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Introduction
Welcome to the Compaq Presario 500 Series Guidebook.  This book contains information about your computer and how to use it.  This information can also be used to succeed at "The Adventures of Dr. Tekno: The Search for the Brigands of the South Seas."  Select a topic by clicking on the topic name or button.  To return to this Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Series Guidebook icon.
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Presario 500 Series Features
To learn more about your computers features, click on the topic you would like to explore.  Or, if you would like to walk through the features, simply click on the right arrow at the bottom of the screen.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Series Guidebook icon.
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Features Overview
The Compaq Presario 500 Series of computers are All-in-One computers designed with an eye to the future, with enhanced multimedia support, ease-of-use interfaces, and expandability.  You can be productive immediately because your computer is preloaded with the latest MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Compaq Utilities, and application software.  Select the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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Built-in, 14-inch High-Resolution, Color Monitor
There are three manual adjustments, located on the side of the monitor.  These adjustments control (1) contrast, (2) brightness, and (3) horizontal hold.  Locate these adjustment knobs and adjust them to see what effects they have on the monitor.  Your built-in monitor has Local Bus Video which speeds up the graphics three to five times faster than standard video boards.  For more information on your monitor, see the monitor section of the printed Hardware Reference guide.  Select the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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Microprocessor
The brain of any computer is its microprocessor.  Your computer comes standard with a 486 microprocessor to run all of today's most popular software programs, including programs written for Microsoft Windows.  Your processor is also upgradeable to even further increase your computing speed.  The printed Hardware Reference guide has more information on the processor and upgrade options.  Select the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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Multimedia System
Your computer has an internal dual-speed CD-ROM drive, two stereo speakers, microphone, and pre-installed software.  With this multimedia system, your computer becomes a motivating teacher with sound and animation, an entertainment center playing favorite CDs, and a realistic, action-packed game player.  To learn more about the Sound System and CD-ROM drive, click on the right arrow.
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Sound System
There are buttons that let you adjust your sound system.  To hear sound, click on the speakers in this picture.  To adjust the sound volume, press on the volume buttons: (1) volume up, (2) volume down.  The mute button (3) turns off the speakers.  More information on your sound system is in the printed Hardware Reference guide.
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CD-ROM Drive
Your computer came with a CD software collection.  The collection was automatically configured for you when you turned on your computer.  Your CD-ROM drive will also play an audio CD or Compact Disc.  To learn how to play your favorite CDs, refer to the Compaq Multimedia section of this tutorial.  Click on the CD-ROM Drive above to watch a CD being loaded.  Select the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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FAX/Modem
Some Compaq Presario 500 Series models have a data/fax modem installed.  Software comes preinstalled allowing you to immediately use these features with a single telephone line.  You can transfer a file across town, send/receive a fax, or have the computer answer the telephone and take messages.
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Telephone Answering Machine
Some models have a complete telephone answering machine with multiple voice mailboxes and a hands-free speakerphone.  If you did not receive a modem with your computer, you can install an optional modem.  More information on using your communication software is in the printed Using Your Built-in Modem guide and Using Your Built-in Telephone Answering Machine guide.  Select either the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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Memory
Your computer comes standard with 4 megabytes of memory.  The system can support up to 64 megabytes of memory for future expansion.  Expansion capability allows you to keep pace with the growing sophistication of software.  The addition of memory allows you to run multiple programs under Microsoft Windows without compromising performance.  The picture above illustrates this performance/memory relationship.  For more information on memory and upgrading, see the printed Hardware Reference guide.  Select either the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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Storage Drives
Your computer comes with three storage drives: (1) 3.5-inch diskette drive, (this drive can read and write either 720-KB or 1.44-MB diskettes); (2) dual speed CD-ROM drive; and (3) 270 MB or 420 MB hard disk drive, depending on which model you purchased.  More information on your storage drives is in the printed Hardware Reference guide.  Select either the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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ISA Expansion Slots
Your computer has two slots for installing Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion boards.  Types of boards that you might want to add to these slots include: tape drive controller boards, video digitzer/scanner boards, or network interface boards.  Click on the green ISA card above to see the basic steps of installing an ISA board,.  The printed Hardware Reference guide has more information about how to install an expansion board and the types of expansion boards that are available from Compaq.  Select either the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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Interfaces
On the back of your computer there are interfaces to connect devices a like printer or joystick.  IMPORTANT NOTE: To be safe, always remember to exit Windows, then turn off your computer before connecting any external device, such as a printer, mouse, or joystick.  Refer to the PC Basics Guidebook and your printed Hardware Reference guide for more information on interfaces.  Select either the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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End of Presario 500 Series Features
That concludes this section.  Select either the Features Menu button to return to the Features Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next section.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon.
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Compaq Multimedia (MediaPilot)
Compaq has made it easy for you to use the multimedia and fax/modem/answering machine capabilities of your new computer. The MediaPilot is a set of software applications that allow you to easily control your CD Sound System and other multimedia devices.  Many of the applications look like the actual machines you may have seen.
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CD Sound System
The CD Sound system looks like a typical music stereo system for home entertainment.  The CD Player (Top) can be used to play audio CDs, Photo CDs, and Information CDs (Programs).  The Mixer (Center) is used to adjust the volume.  The Control Panel (Bottom) turns components on and off.
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Other Components
Other components that may be displayed are the WAV File Player and the MIDI Player.  Click on the "WAV" button on the Control Panel to bring up this component.  The WAV File player plays standard windows wave files on your hard drive or diskettes
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Click on the "MIDI" button on the Control Panel to bring up this component.  The MIDI Player plays general MIDI files from your hard drive or diskettes.
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Using the CD Sound System
To use the CD Sound System, you simply click on the controls like you have during the tutorial.  The printed Using Your CD-ROM guide has more information on using the CD-ROM.
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End of Compaq Multimedia Section
That concludes this section.  Click on the right arrow to continue with the next section.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon.
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Printed and Online References
Compaq provides both printed documentation and online references to help you use your computer efficiently.  Select one of the these by clicking a button to learn more.
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Printed Documentation
Printed documentation consist of the manuals and guides that you received with the computer.  Select one of the these by clicking a button to learn more, or click on the right arrow to proceed to the online references.
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Online References
Your computer comes with various guides, tutorials, and help aids preloaded on your computer for easy access from Windows or other applications.  Select one of the these by clicking a button to learn more.
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End of Printed and Online References Section
That concludes this section.  Select either the right arrow to continue with the next section.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon.
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Compaq Control Center
From the Compaq Control Center, you can perform a Checkup of the computer, check the computer Setup, and perform Security Management and Power Management functions.  Click on the button of the utility you would like to learn about.  You can return to this menu screen by clicking on the Control Center button that will be displayed.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon.
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Computer Checkup
Computer Checkup is a software utility that permits you to run a series of diagnostics tests on your computer.  These tests determine if the computer options are recognized by the computer and are functioning properly.  Click on the Computer Checkup button above to see the screen that is displayed when you access Checkup.  This screen indicates the computer is rebooted and Checkup is accessed by pressing the F10 key.  Click on Cancel to return to the Compaq Control Center.  Click on the right arrow to continue.
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Compaq Setup
Computer Setup displays a summary of the current computer configuration and allows you to modify the configuration.  To see these, click on the Computer Setup button above.  Information on changing the system configuration is in the Hardware Reference guide.  (Your actual options may vary from the above picture)
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Security Management
The Security Management utility allows you to set passwords and disable devices.  The password features are covered in the security section of the Hardware Reference guide.  To give you an idea of how they work, we will simulate setting the Power-On Password.  Click on the Security Management button to continue.
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Setting Power-on Password 
Click on "Set" and type in the desired password (for this simulation use "Compaq"), then press Enter.  (Limit your password to seven characters-any word in excess of seven characters will be cut-off and the extra characters not recognized).
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Setting a Power-on Password (continued)
Re-type the same word "Compaq" to verify your new password, and press the Enter.
The screen above indicates that the new password was successfully set.  Remember, this was only an example.  You can use this example to set your own password later.
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Using the Power-on Password
After the computer re-boots, the key symbol on screen will appear.  You must type in your Power-on Password to access the computer.  When you type the password, you will not see the letters or numbers of the keystrokes.  If the key symbol appears with a "X" on it, this means you need to carefully retype your password and press return.  Click on the right arrow to continue.
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Changing/Deleting your Password
Change the password by entering a new password when you sign-on.  Shown above are combinations that can be used to change your password to "COMPUTER".  Notice that the current password is typed in and then the new password.  The new password must be separated by any one of the symbols (/, =, -, é) shown above. Symbol availability is determined by the keyboard you are using.  Delete is the same with no new password.  After entering a new password, it becomes effective during the next boot-up.  That concludes Security Management.  Click on the Control Center button to go to the Control Center Menu or click on the right arrow to Power Management.
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Power Management
Energy Saver is a Windows application that allows you to enable and set Energy Saver Timeouts for the monitor and hard drive.  When Energy Saver is set, your computer uses less energy.  Access to the Energy Saving Feature is through the Compaq Control Center's Power Management button.  Click on the Power Management button to see this screen.
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Setting Power Management
On this screen, you can set the timeout for the hard drive and monitor.  The Blink LED makes the hard drive light blink when Energy Saver is working.  Once these are set, you will receive a message stating you must restart your computer before these are active.  Information on saving energy is in the printed Software Reference guide and online About Your Computer.
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End of Compaq Control Center Section
That concludes this section.  Select either the Control Center button to return to the Control Center Menu, or the right arrow to continue with the next section.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
Above are typical topics of questions asked by computer users.  Click on the topic button that represents questions that interest you.  If you would like a challenge, see if you can answer the question before seeing the answer.  You can use the right arrow to browse through this section.
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Hardware
Click on a question to see the answers.  Click on the topics button to return to the Topics menu or the right arrow to go to the next topic. 
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Software
Click on a question to see the answers.  Click on the topics button to return to the Topics menu or the right arrow to go to the next topic.
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Communication
Click on a question to see the answers.  Click on the topics button to return to the Topics menu or the right arrow to go to the next topic.
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Labels
Click on a question to see the answers.  That concludes this topic.  Select the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon to return to the menu, click on the Topics button to return to the topics menu or the right arrow to continue with the next topic.
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End of Most Frequently Asked Questions Section
That concludes this section.  Click on the right arrow to continue with the next section.  To return to the Table of Contents, click on the Compaq Presario 500 Guidebook icon.
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Compaq's Commitment To You
Congratulations on your purchase of a Compaq computer.  For over ten years, Compaq has been dedicated to high standards in its manufacture of personal computers.  Compaq offers full support in the event you have a problem.
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Compaq Commitment to Leadership in the Industry
Compaq Worldwide Leadership in the computer industry includes a lot of "Firsts," here are just a few:
1. First 80386-based computer
2. First implementation of drive array technology in a computer
3. First implementation of multiprocessor technology in a computer
4. First implementation of telephone answering technology in a standard consumer computer.
This Compaq commitment to industry leadership should make you feel very good about your Compaq computer purchase!  Not only is your computer leading edge technology but it has Compaq quality and reliability. 
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Commitment to Quality and Reliability
To meet the varied needs of PC customers, Compaq builds with innovative design, high quality parts, and extensive testing to make sure each computer works at maximum performance and will last for years to come.  Each computer is backed with one of the best warranty packages in the industry.
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Commitment to Customer Support
For over ten years Compaq has stood behind their products with a strong commitment to customer support. Compaq Customer Support phone numbers are in your warranty packet and Troubleshooting guide.  In North America, Compaq also provides RemotePaq, a communication utility that enables technical service to be provided over the phone.
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Commitment to Preserving the Earth's Environment
Compaq is committed to helping the environment in many ways.  Compaq  has programs in North America to recycle used batteries and print cartridges.  All Compaq manufacturing plants are free of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).  Compaq received the 1993 EPA Stratosphere Ozone Protection Award for manufacturing process development.  Compaq is also taking the lead in making computer systems and monitors that have energy saving features
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End of Compaq Commitment Section
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