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- Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The informa- tion in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System ....1-1 Windows Desktop ......1-2 Windows Help . - Page 4 Adding or Removing Programs ....2-3 Country Selection for the Compaq 56K V.90 PCI Modem ..... . . 2-6 Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System
Notebook Operating System Windows Desktop, 1-2 Windows Help, 1-5 File Searches, 1-6 Folders, 1-7 Shortcuts, 1-8 Internet Zone Buttons, Windows Accessories, 1-10 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM The Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system (herein after referred to as Windows or Windows 2000) allows you to perform tasks by clicking menu items and small pictures (called icons). -
Page 6: Windows Desktop
Windows Desktop See also Windows Help for detailed information on customizing your desktop. 1-2 N OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM Customizing the Windows Desktop The Windows desktop is the screen you see when the Windows startup is complete. You can arrange your desktop exactly the way you want it. -
Page 7: Arranging Icons
Did you know... You can also arrange your icons in organized rows by right-clicking the Windows desktop and choosing Line Up Icons from the Shortcut menu. 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Arranging Icons You can arrange the icons on your desktop for quick and easy access to frequently used items. -
Page 8: Adding A Screen Saver
Did you know... You can download new screen savers from the Internet or buy them in your local computer store. Did you know... All screen savers and other media downloaded from the Internet consume space on your hard disk. Did you know... You can set the length of time you want the computer to be inactive before the screen... -
Page 9: Windows Help
Windows Help 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Finding Help Windows Help is a valuable tool that can provide answers to many of your questions about Windows. To search for information in Windows Help, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, then click Help. 2. -
Page 10: File Searches
File Searches Did you know... From the Date tab in Find File or Folders, you can provide a time frame in which the file was created or modified to help search for and find a file or folder. From the Advanced tab, you can specify the type or size of document to search for. -
Page 11: Folders
Folders Did you know... Deleted files and folders are temporarily stored on the hard disk. To permanently remove these files from your hard disk, you must periodically empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, right-click the Recycle Bin icon, then select Empty Recycle Bin. -
Page 12: Shortcuts
Shortcuts Did you know... To use the shortcut, double- click the new shortcut icon. 1-8 N OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are used to open files and programs without having to select them from the Start menu or from their permanent location on the hard drive. -
Page 13: Internet Zone Buttons
Internet Zone Buttons The Internet Zone buttons, located above your Notebook’s keyboard, automatically connect you to the Internet. These buttons give you one-touch access to your most frequently used Internet activities. 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences. -
Page 14: Windows Accessories
Windows Accessories Did you know... You can attach a microphone to your Notebook and record sounds using the Windows Sound Recorder. 1-10 N OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM Using Windows Accessories Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. The following are brief descriptions of the accessories available to you: •... -
Page 15: Indows Perating Ystem Anual Ontents
2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM • Games provides several activities for your entertainment. • System Tools offers various utilities for your system, including Clipboard Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, and ScanDisk. • Calculator provides a means to perform simple and complex calculations. - Page 16 1-12 N 2000 O OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Notebook Configuration
Notebook Configuration The Control Panel, 2-2 Modem Settings, 2-6 Power Management, 2-9 Network Connection for Internal Ethernet Hardware, 2-15 System Recovery CD, 2-20 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM This chapter shows you how to configure your Presario Notebook after you have set up Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system (herein after referred to as Windows or Windows 2000). -
Page 18: The Control Panel
The Control Panel This section covers: • Adding or Removing Hardware • Adding/Removing Windows Components • Adding or Removing Programs If you are ever prompted for Windows 2000 CD, go to the following directory on your hard drive: C:\i386. 2-2 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Adding or Removing Hardware... -
Page 19: Adding Or Removing Programs
2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Adding or Removing Programs To add or remove programs on your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then to Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs welcome dialog box is displayed. 3. -
Page 20: Control Panel
2-4 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Change or Remove Programs When you click the Change or Remove Programs button, you see all the programs that are installed on your Notebook. Ä Caution: Programs should never be removed from your Notebook by deleting program files and folders in Windows Explorer. You can display these programs in the Add/Remove Programs dialog box according to their name, size, frequency of use, or date last used. - Page 21 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Add New Programs Using a Diskette or a CD To add new programs, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs welcome dialog box is displayed. 3.
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Page 22: Modem Settings
Zoom Video Audio 2-6 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Country Selection for the Compaq 56K V.90 PCI Modem (available on select models) You must set the modem on your Notebook to the country in which you are located. If the modem is set for another country, it could be configured incorrectly and not work properly. -
Page 23: Audio Indication During Modem Dial-Up
2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up If you want to hear dial tones during modem dial-up, change the default setting by completing the following steps: 1. In the right corner of the taskbar, double-click the ÷ Volume icon to open the Volume Control panel. -
Page 24: Zoom Video Audio
2-8 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Zoom Video Audio When using a Zoom Video Card, the audio capabilities are set to mute by default. To enable the audio sound, follow these steps: 1. In the right corner of the taskbar, double-click the ÷... -
Page 25: Power Management
Ä Caution: Changing any of these settings could cause your Notebook behavior to change. Compaq recommends keeping these settings at the original default settings as described in this document. 1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. -
Page 26: Changing The Power Switch Settings
2-10 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Changing the Power Switch Settings To change the Power Switch settings to the Hibernate mode on your Notebook, follow these steps: Ä Caution: If you change the function of the Power button to anything other than Hibernate, data loss will occur in a low-battery state. 1. -
Page 27: Changing The Low-Battery Settings
2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Changing the Low-Battery Settings Your Notebook settings on the Alarms tab are preset for optimum performance. The following instructions are intended only for returning alarms to their default settings. To reset the low battery alarm, complete the following steps: 1. - Page 28 2-12 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION 4. Click the Alarm Action button to open the Low Battery Alarm Actions dialog box. 5. Under Notification, check the box next to Sound alarm. This tells your Notebook to sound an alarm when the battery power is low.
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Page 29: Changing The Critical-Battery Setting
Ä Caution: Changing any of these settings could cause your Notebook behavior to change. Compaq recommends keeping these at the original default settings as described in this document. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. - Page 30 2-14 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION 5. Select When the alarm goes off, the computer will and select Hibernate. 6. Click OK to confirm your selection, then click OK to close the Power Options Properties dialog box. 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL...
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Page 31: Network Connection For Internal Ethernet Hardware
Network Connection for Internal Ethernet Hardware This section covers: • Understanding Network Connection Problems • Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 • Configuring the No Ethernet Profile • Testing the No Ethernet Profile • Deleting a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 2000 O INDOWS PERATING... -
Page 32: Creating A Hardware Profile In Windows 2000
2-16 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 To create a hardware profile in Windows 2000, complete the following steps: 1. Start Windows 2000 with all hardware fully enabled. If prompted to log on to a network or into Windows, enter your login name and password and click OK. -
Page 33: Configuring The No Ethernet Profile
2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Configuring the No Ethernet Profile Two hardware profiles exist: the original configuration profile and the No Ethernet profile. You must restart the No Ethernet profile and configure it to turn off the Ethernet hardware. To configure the No Ethernet profile, complete the following steps: 1. - Page 34 2-18 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION 7. Right-click your Ethernet adapter and click the Properties button to open the Properties dialog box for the Ethernet Controller. Note: The name of your Ethernet adapter may vary from system to system. 8. Click the General tab in the Device Usage drop-down field of the Properties dialog box, then select Do not use this device in the current hardware profile (disable).
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Page 35: Testing The No Ethernet Profile
2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Testing the No Ethernet Profile You must restart Windows to test the No Ethernet profile. To test the No Ethernet profile, complete the following steps. 1. Restart your Notebook by selecting Start, Shutdown, and then Restart from the drop-down menu. 2. -
Page 36: Deleting A Hardware Profile In Windows 2000
2-20 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Deleting a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 If at any time you would like to delete the No Ethernet hardware profile, complete the following steps: 1. Start your Notebook using the Profile 1 hardware profile. If prompted to log on to a network or into Windows, enter your login name and password, then click OK. -
Page 37: Using The Quickrestore Cd
PERATING YSTEM Using the QuickRestore CD In the event of a system failure, call the Compaq Customer Support to send you the QuickRestore CD. You can use the QuickRestore Recovery CD to bring your Notebook back to an operating state. - Page 38 2-22 N 2000 O OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL...
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Page 39: Index
1-10 Accessibility Accessories 1-10 Accessibility feature 1-10 CD Player Communication feature 1-10 Entertainment feature 1-10 Sound Recorder Background selection 1-11 Calculator Calls 1-10 list 1-10 Communications Control Panel adding programs removing programs Deleting files folders 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Desktop arrangement... - Page 40 Folder creating deleting search 2-21 Full Restore 1-11 Games Hardware profile 2-16 creating 2-20 deleting 2-17 Ethernet Hearing 1-10 accessibility Help 1-10 HyperTerminal 1-1, 1-2 Icons arrangement auto arrange lining up 1-11 Imaging 2-11 Low-battery setting 1-10 Media Player Mobility 1-10 accessibility Modem dial-up...
- Page 41 Setup Microsoft Windows Shortcuts creating 1-10 Sound Recorder Start button Startup Windows 1-11 System Tools Taskbar Vision 1-10 accessibility 1-10 Volume Control Wallpaper desktop 2000 O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM Windows accessories Communications feature desktop desktop arrangement desktop wallpaper Entertainment games help HyperTerminal icons...
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