Looks exciting, doesn't it?
And I can assure you it is.
Hi there.
On behalf of Compaq Computer Corporation, we'd like to thank you for purchasing your
new Compaq Presario.
I'm here to help you unleash the possibilities that await you inside your new Compaq Presario.
And that's why Compaq included this easy to use video guide to help you become familiar
with the basic setup and operations of your new Compaq Presario.
The Compaq Presario model line includes the 500 Series, our all-in-one desktop computer,
the desktop model, the 700 Series, and our 900 Series mini tower.
The model we'll be using in this demonstration may not be the same one you purchased, but
don't worry, with very few exceptions, all three models set up and operate in basically
the same manner.
Okay, let's begin by unpacking the rest of your boxes.
First, look in your accessory box for this quick setup card, which lists all the items
we've included with your computer.
You'll find this card in your Compaq documentation set, your most important tool for learning
about and helping you with your new computer.
These easy to read guides will help you answer most of the questions you might have about
your new Compaq Presario.
Next, look for the map entitled Exploring Your Compaq Personal Computer.
In addition to your printed documentation, your Compaq Presario also comes fully equipped
with an easy to use set of online documentation.
Later, after your computer's up and running, you'll be able to learn more about online
help and online documentation by opening up the program entitled About Your Computer.
This program gives you three options to choose from.
The basics, more technical detail, and answers to the most common questions.
If for any reason you find that you're missing any of the items mentioned in the quick setup
card, please contact your authorized Compaq retailer.
Before setting up your new Compaq Presario, take a moment to think about your work area.
Make sure to design this space with the comfort and safety of yourself and your family in
mind.
To help you do this, Compaq has included some very helpful tips in your documentation's
safety and comfort guide.
Now once you've designed your work area, decide where you want your new computer to go.
Here's some tips.
First, you'll need a sturdy level surface like this desktop.
Second, place the desk near a telephone wall jack.
If you've purchased a CDTV model, don't forget to locate the desk near your cable jack or
TV antenna.
Last, you're going to need at least three inches of clearance along the back and the
sides of your system to allow for the required airflow.
To complete your setup, just continue to follow the directions in your quick setup card.
As you continue, here's a few key tips to remember.
Make sure that this arrow is on top when you connect any cables.
Don't forget to adjust the keyboard feet.
And when connecting cables to your Compaq Presario, make sure they match the icons shown
on each of the rear ports.
For your next step, let's connect your Fax modem cord.
The built-in modem feature on your Compaq Presario is quite literally your entrance
to the famous information superhighway.
Your modem will enable you to send and receive fax communications from your computer, send
or receive data files, and take advantage of all online services.
Now, remember, you can still use your phone as you always have, but now with your new
Compaq Presario, you'll have the option of using your computer as a phone and as an answering
service.
But more on that later.
For now, keep in mind that your wall line connects to your computer line, and your phone
line always connects to your regular phone.
Okay, now you're ready to attach your monitor.
In this segment, we're going to give you a few quick pointers in adding a monitor to
your new system.
Of course, if you purchased one of the Compaq Presario 500 series, there's no need to connect
a monitor since it's already integrated into the system.
If you've purchased a Presario multimedia monitor, review the quick setup card because
there are additional cables for you to connect for your integrated speakers and microphone.
If you have another type of monitor, you should also refer to the quick setup card for installation.
But remember, if you didn't purchase the Presario multimedia monitor, you won't be able to use
the built-in speakerphone feature.
To complete your initial hardware setup, make sure the power switch is in the off position,
and then locate the computer power cord that came with your computer.
Remember to remove this tape from the connector before you try to plug in the power cord.
Now plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet, and congratulations, your hardware
setup is now complete.
Now let's move on and continue your installation by showing you some tips to help you set up
your software.
By now, you may have noticed that your Compaq Presario packaging does not include any software
diskettes.
It's because all your software has already been installed onto your system's hard drive.
Now it's time to turn on your Compaq Presario.
But wait, before you turn it on, please remember, once you turn it on, you must not turn it
off.
The software setup process takes about 40 minutes, depending on your particular system.
During this time, your Compaq Presario will automatically go through a series of startup
routines.
This process, called software unbundling, sets up the applications on your hard drive.
This only occurs the first time you turn on your computer, but if you turn your computer
off during this process, you may damage your software.
So please be careful.
During the unbundling process, your computer will make various beeping sounds, flash images
across the screen, and prompt you for specific information.
The most important question you'll be asked during this process is which language you
want to use.
Now this is extremely important, because if you want your Compaq Presario to communicate
with you in English, you must choose English when this screen appears.
You'll also be asked to name your country.
This is also important so that your keyboard will properly type punctuation and special
characters.
And remember, once you choose your language and country, your decision is irreversible.
The computer will automatically discard the other languages.
Finally, your Compaq Presario will prompt you to select the make and model of your printer
if you've purchased one.
If you're not sure what to do, select no printer attached for now and continue.
You can always set up your printer later.
You'll know when your automatic startup routine is completed when you see this welcome screen.
Your welcome screen provides you with a number of different features, including a series
of online programs called the Learning Center, which contains your tutorials, the Control
Center, which contains your system's internal security features, About Your Computer, the
online documentation I spoke to you about earlier, your registration feature, and an
exit function to get you out of the welcome center.
Now once again, remember that you won't see this screen for about 40 minutes after you
begin, so don't worry that your computer isn't functioning properly.
Just relax and follow the instructions on your screen when they appear.
If you'd like to learn more about how to use your mouse, you can use this time to read
the Master Your Mouse in Minutes section of the Quick Setup card.
Okay then, let's begin by pressing enter.
Congratulations, you've completed the setup for your new computer.
But before we continue, Compaq recommends that you register your computer.
To find out how, click on the registration button on your Compaq Welcome Center.
Your new Presario also comes with special programs for changing your computer's setup and for
diagnosing problems.
These programs have also been pre-installed on the hard drive.
As a precaution though, you should also copy these files to diskettes as soon as possible
so that you'll have a backup.
You'll need two diskettes to do this.
For instructions on how to copy files to diskettes, go to your on-screen electronic book titled
About Your Computer.
It's a simple procedure.
Just click on the search button at the top of the screen and then type, creating a diagnostics
diskette, then press the enter key twice.
Now, let's go on and learn more about your new computer.
One of the many advantages of your new Compaq Presario is the fact that it comes with several
different software packages to provide you with even greater versatility.
For example, your new Presario comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows, which makes using
your computer as easy as point and click.
In addition to helping you access your applications more easily, Windows also allows you to customize
colors, screen saver programs, background wallpaper effects, and other features.
To launch a particular Windows application, all you need to do is use your mouse to place
the arrow on the correct icon and double-click the left button.
To exit Windows, click File on the menu bar, select Exit Windows, and choose OK.
To return to Windows, type Win at the C prompt.
Always remember to exit Windows and return to the C prompt before turning off your computer.
To learn more about Windows, refer to the Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS 6 User's Booklet,
which you'll also find included in your written documentation.
Your computer also contains an on-screen notebook program called TabWorks, and just like a real
loose-leaf notebook, it contains tabs to help you organize your activities.
To access a page, simply use your mouse and click once on the selected notebook tab.
Take note of the fact that you have the option of using either TabWorks or Windows Program
Manager.
To learn more about TabWorks, refer to the TabWorks tutorial in the on-screen Compact
Learning Center or to the TabWorks Quick Start Booklet.
One of the most innovative and exciting features of your new Compact Presario is MediaPilot.
MediaPilot puts you in control of your Compact Presario's built-in multimedia and communication
features, such as the TV, CD sound system, Fax Center, and Phone Center.
Don't worry, if you get lost, you also have an operator to talk to.
MediaPilot is easy to use and resides in TabWorks.
All you have to do is click on the MediaPilot tab to access the built-in communication and
multimedia features.
This will allow you to choose the option that you or your family want.
Among MediaPilot's many notable features is its capability to answer and take phone
messages as well as provide other advanced features that go well beyond ordinary answering
machines.
The MediaPilot also allows you to use your Compact Presario as an interactive TV and
CD with its own software remote control unit called the MiniPilot.
With MiniPilot, not only can you access the other applications, you can also adjust the
TV controls to change the color, brightness, enlarge or shrink an image.
And it allows you to work while watching your favorite TV programs at the same time.
Now, let's look at your CD sound system.
Your system will allow you to design and manipulate your own CD soundtracks, mix music, or bring
in files of different sounds.
When you want to play a new CD, just open the tray, slide in your CD, give it a gentle
push and that's all there is to it.
For further information about your Compact Presario's communication and multimedia capabilities,
please refer to Using Your Built-In Modem, Using Your Built-In Compact TV, Using Your
Built-In CD-ROM Drive, and Using Your Built-In Telephone Answering Machine in your Compact
Documentation Set.
Your Presario has a built-in capability to send and receive faxes.
Please refer to the guide in your documentation entitled Using The Built-In Fax Machine.
Your Compact Presario comes complete with a library of leading software programs.
To learn more about your software and the procedure required to activate your online
services, please refer to the Software Reference Understanding How Your Computer Works guide
in your written documentation.
Installing new Windows or CD-ROM applications on your Compact Presario is easy.
This procedure is common for installing all new Windows or CD-ROM applications.
You simply click File on the menu bar and select Run.
Installing from a diskette, for example, most Windows applications require you to type in
A colon setup with no spaces.
Then you follow the instructions on your screen to completely load your new software.
Windows will prompt you when the installation is complete.
To be sure, however, check the documentation contained with your new software for confirmation.
Configuring your printer with the correct Windows driver is actually quite simple.
Please refer to the guide in your documentation called Using Your Printer or contact your
printer's manufacturer for further information.
We hope you never have a problem with your new Compact Presario.
But if you do, and if after reviewing all of the available documentation you still have
a question, our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.
For Compact customer support, please dial 1-800-345-1518.
Compact customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To ensure a quick and accurate response to your question, please make sure you have the
following information before calling Compact customer support.
Your Compact Presario product and serial number, your hardware configuration, any add-on boards
you may have installed, if you have a printer attached, the manufacturer and type, the type
of monitor you have, any third-party hardware or software you've added to your system, and
of course your question in detail.
At Compact, we take great pride in delivering excellence in customer service and support.
When you call us, you can be assured that we'll do everything we can to help you.
We hope that this video has helped make setting up your new Compact Presario quick and easy.
As we develop new desktop, portable, and system products, our goal is to make them the easiest
to choose, use, and own.
We're confident that with just a little bit of practice, you and your family will find
your new Compact Presario becoming part of your daily lifestyle.
And once again, thank you for choosing Compact.
Unleash the possibilities within.