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... FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED LEGALNOTICE Legal Notice Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein may...
... FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED LEGALNOTICE Legal Notice Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein may...
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LEGAL NOTICE COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
LEGAL NOTICE COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
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C Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Who Should Read this Guide 1-2 Using Your 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 iPAQ 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 Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2-Getting Started CONTENTS i
C Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Who Should Read this Guide 1-2 Using Your 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 iPAQ 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 Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2-Getting Started CONTENTS i
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... Key 2-9 Printing 2-9 Meet the Mouse 2-10 What' s on the Scroll Mouse 2-10 Using the Scroll Mouse 2-11 Drag and Drop Editing 2-12 Display Controls 2-13 Appliance Indicator Lights 2-13 On Screen Display Controls (OSD 2-13 Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 2-14 CONTENTS ii COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
... Key 2-9 Printing 2-9 Meet the Mouse 2-10 What' s on the Scroll Mouse 2-10 Using the Scroll Mouse 2-11 Drag and Drop Editing 2-12 Display Controls 2-13 Appliance Indicator Lights 2-13 On Screen Display Controls (OSD 2-13 Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 2-14 CONTENTS ii COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
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... Zone 3-7 Verify Internet Phone Numbers 3-7 You' re Done 3-9 Chapter 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 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED...
... Zone 3-7 Verify Internet Phone Numbers 3-7 You' re Done 3-9 Chapter 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 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED...
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... the Toolbar 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 5-9 Electronic Body Language 5-9 Internet Etiquette 5-10 Rules of the Road 5-10 CONTENTS iv COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
... the Toolbar 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 5-9 Electronic Body Language 5-9 Internet Etiquette 5-10 Rules of the Road 5-10 CONTENTS iv COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-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 Chapter 7 Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS v
... 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 Chapter 7 Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS v
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... External Speakers 8-4 How Do I Connect External Speakers 8-4 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 Troubleshooting 9-4 Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-5 Internet 9-6 Printer 9-7 Power 9-8 Speakers 9-8 System 9-8 Appendix A-1 Telecom Network Approvals A-3 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 A-5 Index CONTENTS vi COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
... External Speakers 8-4 How Do I Connect External Speakers 8-4 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 Troubleshooting 9-4 Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-5 Internet 9-6 Printer 9-7 Power 9-8 Speakers 9-8 System 9-8 Appendix A-1 Telecom Network Approvals A-3 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 A-5 Index CONTENTS vi COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
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..., 1-3 Special Text Used in touch with the features of your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Maintain your new Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2! Your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance automatically updates periodically, ensuring the best user experience available. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1 Stay in This Guide, 1-4 Safety Tips, 1-5 Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, 1-7 Where Can I Find More Information?, 1-8 Congratulations on the purchase...
..., 1-3 Special Text Used in touch with the features of your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Maintain your new Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2! Your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance automatically updates periodically, ensuring the best user experience available. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1 Stay in This Guide, 1-4 Safety Tips, 1-5 Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, 1-7 Where Can I Find More Information?, 1-8 Congratulations on the purchase...
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...are just beginning to learn basic information about other reference materials. The page layout allows you to you about your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, or you can scan the guide for demonstration purposes only and represent content available at the time of e-mail...help you are doing, as possible. Using Your Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy-to perform a procedure. The left column lists the most important topics. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED It contains step-by-step instructions....
...are just beginning to learn basic information about other reference materials. The page layout allows you to you about your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, or you can scan the guide for demonstration purposes only and represent content available at the time of e-mail...help you are doing, as possible. Using Your Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy-to perform a procedure. The left column lists the most important topics. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED It contains step-by-step instructions....
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... Special symbols are symbol information boxes that provide warnings and other important information. Helpful hints make using Tip your Appliance from injury, and to protect your Appliance easier and faster. See also ... COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3 Another document or another page in bodily harm or loss of data. Did you solve a problem...
... Special symbols are symbol information boxes that provide warnings and other important information. Helpful hints make using Tip your Appliance from injury, and to protect your Appliance easier and faster. See also ... COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3 Another document or another page in bodily harm or loss of data. Did you solve a problem...
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... buttons appear in bold type: back. ➜ Menu items appear in bold type: settings. ➜ Web addresses (URLs) appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
... buttons appear in bold type: back. ➜ Menu items appear in bold type: settings. ➜ Web addresses (URLs) appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
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...Appliance. Safety Tips Safe Use of Your Appliance To reduce the risk of equipment damage. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 See Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance for example, near a swimming pool. ➜ Avoid using your Appliance. ➜ Plug the power cord into your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance: ➜ Never open the Appliance... care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. Safety Tips Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance is easily accessible at all times. ➜ When connecting a power cord to a grounded ...
...Appliance. Safety Tips Safe Use of Your Appliance To reduce the risk of equipment damage. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 See Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance for example, near a swimming pool. ➜ Avoid using your Appliance. ➜ Plug the power cord into your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance: ➜ Never open the Appliance... care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. Safety Tips Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance is easily accessible at all times. ➜ When connecting a power cord to a grounded ...
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... includes information on: ➜ Setting up your use area for maximum comfort. ➜ Using good posture, hand position, and health habits while using your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching an uninsulated modem cable or internal components. ➜ If this product... cord, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in order to all optional external peripherals, such as a printer, mouse, or speakers. 1-6 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
... includes information on: ➜ Setting up your use area for maximum comfort. ➜ Using good posture, hand position, and health habits while using your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching an uninsulated modem cable or internal components. ➜ If this product... cord, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in order to all optional external peripherals, such as a printer, mouse, or speakers. 1-6 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
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... the house, keep in mind some important considerations when using the keyboard. ➜ Position the Appliance away from electrical outlets. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-7 Warning During an electrical storm, unplug your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions Make sure you . Disconnect the modem line from the telephone...
... the house, keep in mind some important considerations when using the keyboard. ➜ Position the Appliance away from electrical outlets. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-7 Warning During an electrical storm, unplug your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions Make sure you . Disconnect the modem line from the telephone...
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.... Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference: ➜ Quick Setup Poster: Easy instructions for your new iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Store the poster in a safe place! ➜ Safety and Comfort Guide: Learn how to set up for additional information. This guide... and then refer to re-install. Where Can I Find More Information? Information is available in a safe place! 1-8 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED Topics you know ... Be sure to the Getting Started guide, two other printed guides are on the...
.... Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference: ➜ Quick Setup Poster: Easy instructions for your new iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Store the poster in a safe place! ➜ Safety and Comfort Guide: Learn how to set up for additional information. This guide... and then refer to re-install. Where Can I Find More Information? Information is available in a safe place! 1-8 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED Topics you know ... Be sure to the Getting Started guide, two other printed guides are on the...
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..., 2-10 Display Controls, 2-13 The Quick Setup Poster that comes with your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 is a visual guide to setting up your Appliance. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-1 Note: Illustrations and features shown in this chapter may differ slightly from your Appliance and the easiest way to become familiar with the components. This chapter provides...
..., 2-10 Display Controls, 2-13 The Quick Setup Poster that comes with your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 is a visual guide to setting up your Appliance. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-1 Note: Illustrations and features shown in this chapter may differ slightly from your Appliance and the easiest way to become familiar with the components. This chapter provides...
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COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-3 Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) What's on the Right Side?
COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-3 Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) What's on the Right Side?
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... for the office workplace. 2-4 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE Note: This keyboard must be used only with the iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 receiver. It is easy to use. Keyboard Basics Understanding the Keyboard The Appliance keyboard is not suitable for easier and faster access, and special-purpose buttons. Keyboard Basics The Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance keyboard provides convenient, simple, and...
... for the office workplace. 2-4 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE Note: This keyboard must be used only with the iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 receiver. It is easy to use. Keyboard Basics Understanding the Keyboard The Appliance keyboard is not suitable for easier and faster access, and special-purpose buttons. Keyboard Basics The Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance keyboard provides convenient, simple, and...
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... the current Web page when you 'll find the Ctrl and Alt keys. To the left side of special characters in some Web-based applications COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-5 Keyboard Basics (continued) There are special function keys on the left of the space bar, you have the printer connected r Cancels...
... the current Web page when you 'll find the Ctrl and Alt keys. To the left side of special characters in some Web-based applications COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-5 Keyboard Basics (continued) There are special function keys on the left of the space bar, you have the printer connected r Cancels...