Compaq Microportable 1400 user manual

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Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ, Presario, and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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

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 Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Left and Right Panel

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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Audio Files, Audio CDs, and Vi

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Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1 Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Solutions Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
             
      

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  TM Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario Notebook
  computer, you have joined the world-wide community of mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of  information, entertainment, and services online.  !"#$ The Beyond Setup Guide is designed for both experienced % &'()*(# computer users and beginners. This easy-to-scan guide helps you fin

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     Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed documents containing helpful reference information. This section describes If you have access to the Internet, you can also view the documentation that these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at came in the box with your www.compaq.com/mypresario. new Notebook.

                  
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   The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference.    The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to ® communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft ® Windows operating system. It also introduces:  File Management, which covers creating, saving, deleting, renaming, and moving files  Customizing the Windows desktop  Using the Wind

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    The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the electronic documentation: Important information that may help you solve a problem. Helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster. Another document or another page in this document that has related information. Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm or loss of life. Failure to follow directions may result in equipment   
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  !"   # To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the following steps: To reduce the risk of electric 1. Close all open programs. shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and 2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click Comfort Guide. Shut Down…. The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed. 3. Select the Shut Down option. To protect your equipment from
              

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    Open your Notebook and take a look at these components: • Common Features  Internet Zone Buttons and Lights  Function Keys  Status Display and CD/ DVD/MP3 Controls “Turning Your Notebook On and Off” later in this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook.

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 “Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Internet zone buttons to suit your needs.
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 To access these features, press and hold down the The following keys are assigned: Fn key, press the numbered function key, and then release    both keys simultaneously. +, - " $ "  +. - " $ "  +/ )  )   0   When the MP3 button is lit, the )" 1 F9-F12 function keys control
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"   '  Take a look at the left and right sides of your Notebook. This is where the battery and PC Card slot are located. ''6   7 ''(@ 
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 Take a look at the back of your Notebook. This is where you connect external hardware such as a printer or external monitor. “Attaching Hardware
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"( ( Here is what’s on the underside of your Notebook. This is where the memory compartment and the modem are located. Before calling Compaq Customer Support you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook.
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