Compaq Deskpro EC User manual

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Compaq Deskpro EC Series of Personal Computers

Getting Started

First Edition (September 1999)

Part Number 157742-001

Contents

Getting Started Guide iii

chapter 1

Introduction to the Getting Started Guide

Symbols and Conventions .......................................................................................................................1-1

Environmental Commitment ...................................................................................................................1-2

chapter 2

Introducing Your Computer

Front Panel Components .........................................................................................................................2-2

Rear Panel Components ..........................................................................................................................2-3

Drive Positions ........................................................................................................................................2-4

chapter 3

Setting up Your Software

Windows 98 Setup...................................................................................................................................3-3

Using the Welcome to Windows 98 Screen ............................................................................................3-4

Register Now .....................................................................................................................................3-5

Connect to the Internet.......................................................................................................................3-5

Discover Windows 98........................................................................................................................3-6

Maintaining Your Computer..............................................................................................................3-6

chapter 4

Keeping Your System Running

Turning Your Computer On and Off.......................................................................................................4-1

Setting Power Management Features ......................................................................................................4-1

Listing Your System Specifications ........................................................................................................4-2

Routine Computer Care...........................................................................................................................4-3

CD-ROM Drive Precautions (Select Models Only) ..........................................................................4-3

Glossary...............................................................................................................................................................G-1

Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... I-1

iv Getting Started Guide

Getting Started Guide 1–1

Introduction to the

Getting Started

Guide

The Getting Started Guide includes general information about your

computer and its components, the installation of your Windows 98

operating system, and the Welcome to Windows Screen. You should

use the information in the Getting Started Guide in conjunction with

your Setup Poster to set up your computer and install its operating

system. Before you begin the setup and installation process, you

should read the following section on Symbols and Conventions to

understand the formatting conventions used throughout this guide.

Symbols and

Conventions

The following format conventions distinguish elements of the text

throughout this guide:

■When keys must be pressed at the same time, the action is

represented by the key names and the plus (+) symbol.

■An arrow (→) indicates a sequence of actions. You will follow the

sequence through a series of menus or screens. During the

sequence, you may need to click or double-click on an item to

proceed.

■When you need to make a selection with a mouse, you are

directed to “select”or “click”the information.

The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout

this guide:

chapter

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

1–2 Getting Started Guide

✎Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information, specific

instructions, commentary, sidelights, or other points of information.

Environmental

Commitment

Compaq is committed to making environmentally friendly products.

Your computer was produced in a chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)-free

factory. All plastics used in the product are stamped with material

composition to make recycling more efficient. Reduce, reuse, and

recycle are words to live by at Compaq.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of

information.

Getting Started Guide 2–1

Introducing Your Computer

Compaq Personal Computers are built on the value, performance,

quality, and reliability that you expect from Compaq and are aimed at

delivering to businesses the latest industry standard technology at the

best value. The new Compaq Deskpro products have been optimized

for ease of ownership—from purchase to use and maintenance.

Set up your computer using the Quick Setup Poster before turning the

computer on. When you turn the computer on, you will go through a

series of screens to set up Windows 98. Be sure to register your

computer at this time. Refer to the Getting Started Guide and the

appropriate Microsoft documentation for setup and operating

instructions.

If you get error messages when you turn the computer on, check all

hardware connections. If this does not fix the error, refer to the

“Solving Common Computer Problems”chapter in the User’s Guide.

chapter

2–2 Getting Started Guide

Front Panel

Components

Front Panel Components

1. CD ROM Drive (select models only)

2. CD ROM Drive Activity Light (select models only)

3. 3.5-inch Diskette Drive

4. Diskette Drive Activity Light

5. Diskette Drive Eject Button

6. CD ROM Drive Eject Button

7. Power Button

8. Power Status Light

9. Hard Drive Activity Light

Getting Started Guide 2–3

Rear Panel

Components

Rear Panel Components and Voltage Selector Switch

1. Mouse Connector

2. Keyboard Connector

3. USB Connectors

4. Serial Port 1

5. Parallel Port

6. Serial Port 2

7. Line Out

8. Line In

9. Microphone

10. Game Port

11. AC Power Connector

12. Voltage Select Switch

13. Video Connector

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to

the equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The

grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord

into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible

at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging

the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the computer.

2–4 Getting Started Guide

Drive Positions

✎To verify the type and

size of the storage

devices installed in

your computer, run

Compaq Computer

Setup Utilities. Refer

to the “Computer

Setup”chapter in the

User’s Guide for more

information.

Drive Positions

No. Component Function

1 Drive Bay 1 Typically used for optical devices such as

CD-ROM/ DVD drives.

2 Drive Bay 2 Half-height bays to add optional drives

such as Zip drives.

3 Drive Bay 3 One standard 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette

drive (LS-120 diskette drive).

4 Drive Bay 4 One internal 3.5-inch, one-third height

bay used for a hard drive.

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