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... additional warranty. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR... LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED LEGALNOTICE Legal Notice Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in this document is subject to change without notice and is ...
... additional warranty. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR... LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED LEGALNOTICE Legal Notice Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in this document is subject to change without notice and is ...
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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 CONTENTS...
... 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 CONTENTS...
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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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... I Keep 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
... I Keep 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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... 8-3 Connecting 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
... 8-3 Connecting 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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..., 1-4 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 of your home, and keep informed about the community and the world. In fact, your Appliance actually will help you need it, shop from the convenience of your new Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2! COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1 Your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance automatically updates periodically, ensuring the...
..., 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 of your home, and keep informed about the community and the world. In fact, your Appliance actually will help you need it, shop from the convenience of your new Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2! COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1 Your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance automatically updates periodically, ensuring the...
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... The right column explains how to learn basic information about other reference materials. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED It contains step-by-step instructions. Who Should Read this Guide? Actual Web sites will vary. It explains what...only and represent content available at a glance how the information is and why it . Using Your Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy-to-use guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as you about your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, or you .
... The right column explains how to learn basic information about other reference materials. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED It contains step-by-step instructions. Who Should Read this Guide? Actual Web sites will vary. It explains what...only and represent content available at a glance how the information is and why it . Using Your Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy-to-use guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as you about your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, or you .
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... equipment, or loss of life. Warning Failure to protect your Appliance easier and faster. Helpful hints make using Tip your Appliance from injury, and to follow directions may help you know ... Another document or another page in bodily harm or loss of data. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3 Symbols Used in This Guide Special...
... equipment, or loss of life. Warning Failure to protect your Appliance easier and faster. Helpful hints make using Tip your Appliance from injury, and to follow directions may help you know ... Another document or another page in bodily harm or loss of data. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3 Symbols Used in This Guide Special...
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... in this guide or the online Help. See also ... For more information on text conventions, see the Features chapter in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in bold text or capital letters throughout the guide.
... in this guide or the online Help. See also ... For more information on text conventions, see the Features chapter in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in bold text or capital letters throughout the guide.
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... personal injury and damage to your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance: ➜ Never open the Appliance enclosure. See Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance for example, near water; COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-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 Appliance. Safety Tips Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance is an important safety feature...
... personal injury and damage to your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance: ➜ Never open the Appliance enclosure. See Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance for example, near water; COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-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 Appliance. Safety Tips Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance is an important safety feature...
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For additional safety information, refer to the Safety and Comfort Guide included with your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching ... Safety and Comfort Guide includes information on: ➜ Setting up your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Using a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. ➜ Using a surge protector to all optional external peripherals, such as a printer, mouse, or speakers. 1-6 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED
For additional safety information, refer to the Safety and Comfort Guide included with your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching ... Safety and Comfort Guide includes information on: ➜ Setting up your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Using a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. ➜ Using a surge protector 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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... be directly in a comfortable, relaxed position. Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor while using and caring for your Appliance. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-7 Disconnect the modem line from the telephone wall jack, and remove all power cords from heat sources, ...direct sunlight, and excessive dust. Do not clean your Appliance with chlorine or ammonia-based cleaners or sprays. Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Because your Appliance can be used in practically any liquids to fall on the sides and back...
... be directly in a comfortable, relaxed position. Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor while using and caring for your Appliance. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-7 Disconnect the modem line from the telephone wall jack, and remove all power cords from heat sources, ...direct sunlight, and excessive dust. Do not clean your Appliance with chlorine or ammonia-based cleaners or sprays. Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Because your Appliance can be used in practically any liquids to fall on the sides and back...
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... to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. Store the poster in a safe place! 1-8 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED Where Can I Find More Information? Accessing the Compaq Web Page To access the Compaq Web page, press the Compaq button on the Compaq Web page include ➜ The online Getting Started Guide ➜ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ➜...
... to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. Store the poster in a safe place! 1-8 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED Where Can I Find More Information? Accessing the Compaq Web Page To access the Compaq Web page, press the Compaq button on the Compaq Web page include ➜ The online Getting Started Guide ➜ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ➜...
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... may differ slightly from your Appliance and the easiest way to become familiar with the components. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-1 2 Features In This Chapter Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance, 2-2 Keyboard Basics, 2-4 Using the Print Key, 2-9 Meet the Mouse, 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...
... may differ slightly from your Appliance and the easiest way to become familiar with the components. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-1 2 Features In This Chapter Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance, 2-2 Keyboard Basics, 2-4 Using the Print Key, 2-9 Meet the Mouse, 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...
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Press the on/off button on the keyboard to protect your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance All of the features in the top photograph are active as soon as you begin using your Appliance from electrical spikes and power surges. 2-2 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE Tip It's a good idea to purchase a surge protector to refresh the screen. Note: The Appliance monitor screen enters sleep mode (turns black) when left idle. What's in Back? Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance What's in Front?
Press the on/off button on the keyboard to protect your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance All of the features in the top photograph are active as soon as you begin using your Appliance from electrical spikes and power surges. 2-2 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE Tip It's a good idea to purchase a surge protector to refresh the screen. Note: The Appliance monitor screen enters sleep mode (turns black) when left idle. What's in Back? Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance What's in Front?
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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? COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-3
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..., and special-purpose buttons. It is easy to use. Note: This keyboard must be used only with the iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 receiver. Most of the keys are identical to those found on a typewriter. Keyboard Basics The Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance keyboard provides convenient, simple, and easy one-touch access to navigation and functions: volume control buttons, an...
..., and special-purpose buttons. It is easy to use. Note: This keyboard must be used only with the iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 receiver. Most of the keys are identical to those found on a typewriter. Keyboard Basics The Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance keyboard provides convenient, simple, and easy one-touch access to navigation and functions: volume control buttons, an...