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Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Personalizing Your Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 Maintaining Your Favorites Listing 7-3 Chapter 8 Options and Accessories 8-1 Connecting a Printer 8-2 How Do I Connect a Printer 8-2 Printing 8-3 Using the Print Key 8-3 Connecting a Mouse 8-4 How Do I Connect a Mouse 8-4 Connecting External Speakers 8-5 How Do I Connect External Speakers 8-5 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 CONTENTS vi HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Personalizing Your Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 Maintaining Your Favorites Listing 7-3 Chapter 8 Options and Accessories 8-1 Connecting a Printer 8-2 How Do I Connect a Printer 8-2 Printing 8-3 Using the Print Key 8-3 Connecting a Mouse 8-4 How Do I Connect a Mouse 8-4 Connecting External Speakers 8-5 How Do I Connect External Speakers 8-5 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 CONTENTS vi HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
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Appendix Index Troubleshooting 9-4 Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-6 Internet 9-7 Printer 9-8 Power 9-9 Speakers 9-9 System 9-10 Legal Notice 9-11 Notice 9-11 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS vii
Appendix Index Troubleshooting 9-4 Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-6 Internet 9-7 Printer 9-8 Power 9-9 Speakers 9-9 System 9-10 Legal Notice 9-11 Notice 9-11 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS vii
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... words appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Text Conventions ➜ Keyboard key names appear in bold type: Back, Ctrl, Backspace, Tab. ➜ Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to perform a task appear in bold type with a plus sign (+) between the key names: Ctrl+C. ➜ Names...
... words appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Text Conventions ➜ Keyboard key names appear in bold type: Back, Ctrl, Backspace, Tab. ➜ Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to perform a task appear in bold type with a plus sign (+) between the key names: Ctrl+C. ➜ Names...
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... user-serviceable components or options inside. ➜ Do not disable the 3-prong power cord. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the Appliance: ➜ Never open the Home Internet Appliance enclosure. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 for additional information on the 3-prong plug is an electrical device. When using your Appliance. ➜ Plug the power cord into your electrical outlet, contact an electrician to install...
... user-serviceable components or options inside. ➜ Do not disable the 3-prong power cord. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the Appliance: ➜ Never open the Home Internet Appliance enclosure. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 for additional information on the 3-prong plug is an electrical device. When using your Appliance. ➜ Plug the power cord into your electrical outlet, contact an electrician to install...
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...; The online Getting Started Guide ➜ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ➜ Service and Support information ➜ Warranty ➜ Compaq.com ➜ Link to MSN online help center ➜ Link to re-install. Both provide important user information. Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference: ➜ Quick Setup Poster: Easy instructions for purchasing Appliance options and accessories ➜...
...; The online Getting Started Guide ➜ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ➜ Service and Support information ➜ Warranty ➜ Compaq.com ➜ Link to MSN online help center ➜ Link to re-install. Both provide important user information. Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference: ➜ Quick Setup Poster: Easy instructions for purchasing Appliance options and accessories ➜...
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... Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) The wireless keyboard uses infrared transmission (like the remote control for your TV), so there must be a clear line of -Sight Connection The wireless keyboard uses two AA batteries. Keyboard Batteries Tip Do not leave anything on the bottom of the keyboard. Depressed keys will drain the batteries. Line-of sight between the keyboard and the Appliance receiver. To access the batteries, locate the small door on the keyboard. Compaq...
... Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) The wireless keyboard uses infrared transmission (like the remote control for your TV), so there must be a clear line of -Sight Connection The wireless keyboard uses two AA batteries. Keyboard Batteries Tip Do not leave anything on the bottom of the keyboard. Depressed keys will drain the batteries. Line-of sight between the keyboard and the Appliance receiver. To access the batteries, locate the small door on the keyboard. Compaq...
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... you to use, fast, and reliable. Actual Web page content will access the Internet, allow you know ... Your Compaq Home Internet Appliance is built on -screen overview of the screen. 3-2 GETTING ONLINE HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED The addition of publication. Did you did not sign up for MSN Companion service at time of the MSN Companion makes your Appliance the premier device for demonstration...
... you to use, fast, and reliable. Actual Web page content will access the Internet, allow you know ... Your Compaq Home Internet Appliance is built on -screen overview of the screen. 3-2 GETTING ONLINE HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED The addition of publication. Did you did not sign up for MSN Companion service at time of the MSN Companion makes your Appliance the premier device for demonstration...
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... see the same images on the devices that make up by computer users and services from the Internet through a standard telephone line or other means of connection. ➜ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) serves as your friend is managed by other type of connection such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. 4-2 WELCOME TO THE INTERNET HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED When your Home Internet Appliance is the hardware and software that allows you...
... see the same images on the devices that make up by computer users and services from the Internet through a standard telephone line or other means of connection. ➜ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) serves as your friend is managed by other type of connection such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. 4-2 WELCOME TO THE INTERNET HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED When your Home Internet Appliance is the hardware and software that allows you...
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... type size larger on Web pages. ➜ Sounds-Your Home Internet Appliance makes different sounds to another. ➜ Password-You can change your time zone if you move from one to help confirm that you to maintain your Internet connection and Your Home Internet Appliance are both functioning properly. 7-2 CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED For more detailed information on your sound settings on your Home Internet Appliance by using...
... type size larger on Web pages. ➜ Sounds-Your Home Internet Appliance makes different sounds to another. ➜ Password-You can change your time zone if you move from one to help confirm that you to maintain your Internet connection and Your Home Internet Appliance are both functioning properly. 7-2 CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED For more detailed information on your sound settings on your Home Internet Appliance by using...
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Just click the b button on the keyboard to enhance the performance of options to access them. These options are available directly from Compaq over the Internet. 8 Options and Accessories In This Chapter Connecting a Printer, 8-2 Printing, 8-3 Connecting a Mouse, 8-4 Connecting External Speakers, 8-5 You can connect a printer, a scroll mouse, or external stereo speakers. You can purchase a number of your Home Internet Appliance. In the future, even more options will be offered HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-1
Just click the b button on the keyboard to enhance the performance of options to access them. These options are available directly from Compaq over the Internet. 8 Options and Accessories In This Chapter Connecting a Printer, 8-2 Printing, 8-3 Connecting a Mouse, 8-4 Connecting External Speakers, 8-5 You can connect a printer, a scroll mouse, or external stereo speakers. You can purchase a number of your Home Internet Appliance. In the future, even more options will be offered HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-1
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... Appliance as shown in the graphic above. Connecting a Printer How Do I Connect a Printer? 1. Plug the printer power cord into the printer. 2. Make sure that your printer. 8-2 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED It is seated properly. 3. Plug the USB cable into a power outlet. Plug the other end of the USB cable into any of the four available USB ports on the back of interest from its power source before connecting...
... Appliance as shown in the graphic above. Connecting a Printer How Do I Connect a Printer? 1. Plug the printer power cord into the printer. 2. Make sure that your printer. 8-2 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED It is seated properly. 3. Plug the USB cable into a power outlet. Plug the other end of the USB cable into any of the four available USB ports on the back of interest from its power source before connecting...
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Connecting External Speakers How Do I Connect External Speakers? 1. Plug the speaker cable into the speaker connector shown in stereo sound. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-5 Refer to the information that your Home Internet Appliance comes with the speakers to enjoy the many types of external speakers allows you to adjust the speaker volume. Make sure that came with a built-in speaker, the installation of music found on the Web in the graphic above. Connecting External Speakers Although your port connector is seated properly. 2.
Connecting External Speakers How Do I Connect External Speakers? 1. Plug the speaker cable into the speaker connector shown in stereo sound. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-5 Refer to the information that your Home Internet Appliance comes with the speakers to enjoy the many types of external speakers allows you to adjust the speaker volume. Make sure that came with a built-in speaker, the installation of music found on the Web in the graphic above. Connecting External Speakers Although your port connector is seated properly. 2.
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... reset the unit. 9-4 GETTING HELP HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED If you are installed correctly. • Move the keyboard closer to fix your problem, try them a second time. If the first or second solution does not fix your Home Internet Appliance using this troubleshooting section, call the technical support telephone number found or no further than 1 meter away. • Check or replace the batteries in the keyboard...
... reset the unit. 9-4 GETTING HELP HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED If you are installed correctly. • Move the keyboard closer to fix your problem, try them a second time. If the first or second solution does not fix your Home Internet Appliance using this troubleshooting section, call the technical support telephone number found or no further than 1 meter away. • Check or replace the batteries in the keyboard...
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... computer. • Check that the Appliance is included in the screen dial up troubleshooting guide. • Some Web sites contain photos and graphics that the mandatory area code is connected to the phone line. • Test your Appliance. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED GETTING HELP 9-7 If you moved, changed telephone numbers or area codes? • Follow the instructions in the number you are dialing or that you...
... computer. • Check that the Appliance is included in the screen dial up troubleshooting guide. • Some Web sites contain photos and graphics that the mandatory area code is connected to the phone line. • Test your Appliance. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED GETTING HELP 9-7 If you moved, changed telephone numbers or area codes? • Follow the instructions in the number you are dialing or that you...
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..., but no characters appear on your Appliance. Replace the cartridge. Make sure the cable is turned on . Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer, also refer to the printer manufacturer's documentation. Solution • Make sure the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. • Make sure the printer is fully seated...
..., but no characters appear on your Appliance. Replace the cartridge. Make sure the cable is turned on . Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer, also refer to the printer manufacturer's documentation. Solution • Make sure the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. • Make sure the printer is fully seated...
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... connecting a different electrical device to change the volume level. • Call your documentation that the power indicator light is on the keyboard to the outlet. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED GETTING HELP 9-9 If not, the wall outlet or circuit may be bad. • The wall outlet is bad. Troubleshooting (continued) Power Symptom Appliance will not turn on Solution • Check that the power cable is plugged...
... connecting a different electrical device to change the volume level. • Call your documentation that the power indicator light is on the keyboard to the outlet. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED GETTING HELP 9-9 If not, the wall outlet or circuit may be bad. • The wall outlet is bad. Troubleshooting (continued) Power Symptom Appliance will not turn on Solution • Check that the power cable is plugged...
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... connector hoods in order to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Refer to your Certificate of Conformity for the product support telephone number. APPENDIX-2 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Federal Communications Commission Notice (continued) ➜ Modifications The FCC requires the user to be made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may cause undesired operation...
... connector hoods in order to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Refer to your Certificate of Conformity for the product support telephone number. APPENDIX-2 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Federal Communications Commission Notice (continued) ➜ Modifications The FCC requires the user to be made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may cause undesired operation...
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... area. U.S. Telecom Network Approvals Telecom Network Approvals The telecommunications device in your telephone number is called. Located on the Compaq web site. To view these approvals, visit http://www.compaq.com and perform a site search for connection to be found on the bottom of the FCC rules. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of...
... area. U.S. Telecom Network Approvals Telecom Network Approvals The telecommunications device in your telephone number is called. Located on the Compaq web site. To view these approvals, visit http://www.compaq.com and perform a site search for connection to be found on the bottom of the FCC rules. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of...
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... B Back Arrow 2-6 batteries 2-3 Better Business Bureau 6-4 browser 4-2, 4-7 buttons back 4-7 continue 3-3 go back 3-3 mail 4-7, 5-6 messenger 4-7 page options 4-7 Print 8-3 search the web 4-7 skip tour 3-3 start 4-7 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED I C cables A-2 Caution notices defined 1-3 Checkbox 3-4 Compaq Web site 1-8, 4-3 computer safety 1-7 setting up 2-2 Confirm Member Information ID 3-5 password 3-5 cursor problems 9-4 cyberspace 5-11 D Did you know ... notices defined 1-3 display indicator lights 2-11 indicator lights brightness/contrast control 2-11 problems 9-5 Down Arrow...
... B Back Arrow 2-6 batteries 2-3 Better Business Bureau 6-4 browser 4-2, 4-7 buttons back 4-7 continue 3-3 go back 3-3 mail 4-7, 5-6 messenger 4-7 page options 4-7 Print 8-3 search the web 4-7 skip tour 3-3 start 4-7 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED I C cables A-2 Caution notices defined 1-3 Checkbox 3-4 Compaq Web site 1-8, 4-3 computer safety 1-7 setting up 2-2 Confirm Member Information ID 3-5 password 3-5 cursor problems 9-4 cyberspace 5-11 D Did you know ... notices defined 1-3 display indicator lights 2-11 indicator lights brightness/contrast control 2-11 problems 9-5 Down Arrow...
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... 6-8 technical support contacting 9-4 INDEX 4 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED printer connecting 8-2 problems 9-8 problems cursor 9-4 display 9-5 Internet connection 9-7 Internet Service Provider account 9-7 keyboard 9-6 power cable 9-9 printer 9-8 system 9-10 troubleshooting 9-4 Push Pad 2-9 clicking 2-10 Copied 2-10 cursor 2-10 Cut 2-10 Pasted 2-10 Pointing Device 2-10 selecting 2-10 Q Q Web page 1-8 Quick Setup Poster 1-8 R Radio Button 3-4 Right Arrow 2-6 S Safety and Comfort Guide 1-6, 1-8 safety tips 1-5-1-6 screen layout 4-4 scroll bar 4-4 search box using 6-9 Search button...
... 6-8 technical support contacting 9-4 INDEX 4 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED printer connecting 8-2 problems 9-8 problems cursor 9-4 display 9-5 Internet connection 9-7 Internet Service Provider account 9-7 keyboard 9-6 power cable 9-9 printer 9-8 system 9-10 troubleshooting 9-4 Push Pad 2-9 clicking 2-10 Copied 2-10 cursor 2-10 Cut 2-10 Pasted 2-10 Pointing Device 2-10 selecting 2-10 Q Q Web page 1-8 Quick Setup Poster 1-8 R Radio Button 3-4 Right Arrow 2-6 S Safety and Comfort Guide 1-6, 1-8 safety tips 1-5-1-6 screen layout 4-4 scroll bar 4-4 search box using 6-9 Search button...