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1. Keyboard Basics continued The Internet buttons located at the top of your keyboard provide easy access to a variety of Toternet functions such as e mail shopping news and Help How Do I Use the Internet Buttons on the Left Side of the Keyboard The following graphic and table provide information about the Internet buttons on the let side of your keyboard Prits ono or mare pages of an page tom a We sii Your parsona Start Page has news nd toa arty of MSN services eros your MSN accourt Botoa favorite Wet ste by choosing trom me tir tng of We stes you ham smod Instant Massaging fom MSN Have a e nn tiend Pres ton tolear if aro onie MSNBC sans you the anal headines before you got your morning papar Fus 27 Keyboard Basics continued How Do Use the Internet Buttons on the Right Side of the Keyboard The following graphic and table provide information about Internet buttons on the right side of your keyboard heip financial shopping retail entertainment Connects ta MSN Money Cana or Franca Snel stes and roman Caeci to MSN eShop toes youd what yu vant and buy Rt on Web 7 stas ad tirs Caeci to vavel stes tor buses ant trav rman Provides maps to your destnatons ant step instructions tor getting
2. MSN Companion Features continued Your Appliance is eager to please Just tell your Appliance what you vant and it brings it to you in an instant Buttons and Links Your Appliance provides a vast array of sounds images and text Using your mouse to direct the cursor tell your Appliance exactly what you want to Links A nk can bean Image undeined text or a button When the arrow cursor moves over a link it changes into a hand Ciok to select Badio Buton se t make a choc Gk e alo buton ears any rotos but shopping list Checkbox Make a iist by oranges pizza soda Seton toe cick ne om aron to display te Soen Sete femme Te inte ttt att bor Me ar phrase and ciek al 40 Hee wer zin Som MSN Companion Registration Ms time to register and start surfing the Web Remember ifyou only have one phone line no one can talk on the telephone while your Appliance is connected to the Internet Do you see the Confirm Member Information screen Ifyou do not skip this section and go to the section titled Choose Member Password Let s Sign On MSN Companion dials a toll free telephone number to connect to the Internet for your registration Confirm Member Information Enter the member name and member password from the confirmation letter yo
3. Comnects to eth on rem ts our oer ota walking tough your cre Yow Pages enorme Using the Print Key The print key is located on the top left hand side of the keyboard Press the key When you want to print one or more pages of an e mail ora page from a Web site Printing Printing with the Epson 740 or other printer models that will become available in the future is as simple as pressing a bution print 1 To printa page press the Print 5 button shown on the graphic 2 Select from the following options o Print the page Print page in black and white eam PAA Keme er ena AS So Fus 24 Meet the Mouse Your Home Internet Appliance IA 2 comes with a scroll mouse designed for comfortable right or left handed use The scroll mouse directs the cursor on the screen allowing you to move quickly and easily through a document or Web site sitem What s on the Scroll Mouse Your scroll mouse has two select buttons and a scroll wheel Use either of the select buttons to select text and to place your cursor in a specific location on the screen Use scroll wheel to move quickly up and down through an e mail or Web site sort P rome Meet the Mouse continued Instead of using the scroll bar for scrolling up and down you can move the scroll wheel forward or backward to move upward
4. irm So mace snes 81 Connecting the Connect the Mouse Mouse The scroll mouse directs the cursor on your screen 1 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the side of your Home Internet Appliance as shown in the graphic 2 Make sure that your mouse cable connector is seated correctly 20mm oes Pa Hee wer run zin Som Connecting a Printer With the optional printer you can print anything of interest from the Web How Do I Connect Printer USB poris 1 Plug the USB cable into the printer 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into either of the two available USB ports on the side of the Appliance as shown in the graphic Make sure that your cable is seated properly 3 Plug the printer power cord into a power outlet tis not necessary to unplug your Appliance from its power source before connecting your printer a AS So omg mo ens External Speakers Although your Appliance comes with built in speakers the installation of external stereo speakers allows you to enjoy the many types of music found on the Web How Do I Connect External Speakers mic external speakers 1 Plug the external speaker cable into the speaker connector shown in the graphic Make sure that your speaker cable connector is seated properly 2 Refer to the information that came with the speake
5. Home Internet Appliance is an electrical device Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment When using this Appliance basie safety precautions should always be followed to educe the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons Safe Use of Your Appliance To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Never open the Appliance enclosure There are no user serviceable components or options inside Donot disable the 3 prong power cord The grounding pin nthe 3 prong plug is an important safety feature Removing the grounding pin increases the risk of equipment damage Ifyou cannot fit the plug into your electrical outlet contact an electrician to install a grounded outlet See Caring for Your FAQ Home Internet Appliance for additional information on safely using your Appliance Plug the power cord into an unswitched not turned on and off by a wall switch grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easily accessible at times When connecting a power cord to a grounded electrical outlet ensure that nothing rests on the power cord Disconnect power from the Appliance by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the Appliance When using this device basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including f
6. E mail Attachments ST Sending a Link Attachment 7 Reading or Viewing an E mail Attachment 5 7 Types of Attachments You Can Receive Personalizing E mail Messages Electronic Body Language Internet Etiquette Rules of the Road Chapter 6 Online Shopping E Commerce What ls E Commerce Online Security 63 What Isa Secure Web Site amp 3 How Do Recognize a Secure Web Site Qe SH s acea Check Before You Buy 6 Keep Good Records What Records 5 1 amp Tips for Safe Online Shopping 66 Shopping Safely on the Intemet 66 let s Go Shoppingl cesset Shopping Online How Isit Done 6 7 Online Stores What do they look like amp 7 Tab Links 68 Tables Of Contents 68 Pictures and Colored Text 68 Drop Down Selection Boxes 6 9 Chapter 7 Changing Your Settings SOE gt cst Favorites PJA Houe emer jure 2 arma Sue tms Chapter 8 Options and Accessories Connecting the 8 How Do Connect the Mouse Connecting 1 How Do I Connect Extern
7. downward through a document or Web site Using the Scroll Mouse The following table shows you how to use the scroll mouse to move the cursor or click and select an item m Tne cursor identies positon of your pointer on the screen cursor appears in one of tee diferent arms depending on its location on the cen Pointer The cursor most often appears as an aow o enti ts location on the screen The cursor changes from an arrow o a hand shape when f rests on a nko another Web page Tert Cursor The cursor changes to a vertical Ine to entity its postion as you create tx Ck Press and release the left button on the mouse ance to selector to highlight Select In menus Point to a menu item and cick In most text boxes for example when you are composing Instant Messages Pont t the beginning of your selection down the left button and move the cursor to the end of your selection The selected textis highlighted Release the button Within a text br selected tert can be Cut Press Ct X Copied Press Ciri Pastod Press Ctr V 0 Keme er Jer 211 Meet the Mouse continued When you write an e mail message you can use drag and drop editing to move test or pictures Drag and Drop Editing Drag and drop editing isa convenient way to move information To use the mouse for d
8. Actually the Web is just one of the Internet It is the part that makes up the interconnected text graphics video and sounds that are stored on the devices that make up the Internet The Web is home to millions of Web sites and is set up by businesses agencies institutions individuals and others You name it probably somewhere on the Web When you are connected to the Internet you are online You can see information that was created and stored for public viewing on the Web For example if you are in Texas and your fiend is in Australia both of you can see the sume images on the Web What Do Need in Order to Surf Web To begin surfing you must have the following A physical connection to the Internet such as the modem that is included in your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA 2 A modem is the hardware and software that your Appliance uses for sending information to or receiving information from the Internet through a standard telephone line other type of connection An Internet Service Provider ISP serves as your entry point to the Internet and to the Web For the Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance MSN is the ISP When your Appliance is connecting to the Internet it has dialed the telephone number of a computer that is managed by Microsoft Network MSN A Web browser is a program that allows you to visit and Web sites on the Internet Your Appliance includes a br
9. Types of Attachments You Can Receive A partial listing of attachments that you can see or hear with your MSN Companion include T a Automatically displayed n message Pre Automatically displayed in message displayed n message Video Ck on irk Video Video Ck on irk Video hk an ink Video ek on irk Sound Chick an ik Web page Ck on ink Web page Click on ink Automatically displayed in message ck on ic addition to the MSN Companion supported attachments above your Appliance also supports the viewing of the following e mail attachments and more ml lek oni lik on ink Clckon ink Presentation Clik on ink Spreadsheet Click on ink Tat ik on ink Spreadsheet Click on ink Personalizing E Mail Messages Tn a telephone or face to face conversation you read the other person s tone of voice or body language to get clues about how they feel These emotional cues are absent rom e mail Humor especially sarcasm is especially difficult to pick up in an e mail message To help fill in the gaps some symbols and acronyms have come into Electronic Body Language There are many ways to personalize your e mail messages You can use smileys also known as emoticons which are expressions you create from tbe characters on your keyboard A few popular ones include E Happy Sad E Surprised Screaming
10. Appliance and solve problems if they occur eam er a So Mena 14 Who Should Read this Guide This guide is designed for people who are just beginning to investigate the Internet and the convenience of e mail Lic For more information see online Help Note The teret is conctnty changing The images of Web pages found throughout this quide for demonstration purposes only and represent content avaliable at the time of publication Actual We stes vary Using Your Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy to use guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible The page layout allows you to see ata glance how the information is organized You can read from cover to cover to learn basic information about your IPAQ Home Internet Appliance or you can scan the guide for information on a specific topic The left column lists the most important topics It explains What the topic is and why it is important to you This column also contains warnings and useful tips and tells you about other reference materials The right column explains how to perform a procedure It contains step by step instructions Graphics help you visualize the task and validate what you are doing as you do it Detailed graphics may span both columns Pa Hee hme Symbols Used in This Guide Special symbola included throughout this to prov
11. Call your Authorized Service Provider dee the documentation that came with your speakers System The Wob site has stopped responding Click the refresh button on the on screen MSN Companion toolbar The Web site or another program in use has stopped responding to commands Press the System Reset button located behind the translucent door on the front of your Appliance N pressing the System Reset button does reset the Appliance the keyboard may need replacement PAA ricca tema Som Appendix Telecom Network Approvals A 3 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 A 5 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Clas B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct interference by trying one or more of the following me
12. E Inatorent Disappointed Laughing Winking To keep messages short there some abbreviations you can ee E Grinning lt o gt in my humble opinion lt ROTFL gt Roling on the Nor laughing Laughing out oud 0 Keme er na AS So Internet Etiquette Because e mail is such a new way to communicate new rules have evolved These rules are the Internet form of etiquette called Netiquette Rules of the Road As we expect other drivers to observe the rules of the road the same is true we travel through cyberspace E mail has its own set of rules called Netiquette Here are a few pointers to help you out Except for emphasis avoid using all caps or bold letters IT LOOKS LIKE YOU RE SHOUTING Be careful what you write Your mail can easily be forwarded to anyone Keep your message short Text is harder to read on a computer sereen Keep your sentences and paragraphs short Because e mail is like a telephone conversation your readers will likely tune long speech Make your subject line descriptive Some people get more than a hundred e mail messages every day A good description on the subject line helps them prioritize their mail When you forward mail put your comments at the top of the message Before you forward an e mail message be sure to consider whether the original author of the message would object if you sent it to other
13. atonal Government se or service Non profit organization France United Kingdom UR Germany Belgium Norway BER R RRRRER PAA Heme ena AS So tus E mail Messages Writing an e mail message is easy todo and makes it easy to keep up with friends and family near and far 1 our Appliance knows when are at he end of a line of Text and automatically moves doyn to the next line Press the Enter the keyboard oniy when you wish to start a ew pra Mfyoureccive error message saying your e mail was undeliverable check the address punctuation and spacing then mailing it again c you accidentally lose your message before you send it return fo the write new mail feature Before you start a new message you will be asked if you want to complete the message you were writing previously In most cases this works even if you turned the Appliance off before sending the message Writing and Sending an E mail Message E mail messages have common features In a way it s like filling out a form To write and send an e mail message complete the following steps 1 Press the e mail button on the keyboard or select the write new mail link from the Start Page 2 Select write at the top of the screen 3 Enter an e mail address in the input box or check the box next to one of the names in your address list 4 Type
14. best describe your time When the arrow cursor changes to a hand Sick the name for your time zone Verify Internet Phone Numbers Based onthe phone number call the Internet MSN Companion tries to dial two that you provided at the different phone numbers time you purchased your Appliance the numbers you see on the sereen are probably the best phone numbers to use To avoid long distance phone charges double check with our phone company to determine that these phone mumbers are local to you eam her a AS So MSN Companion Registration continued 1E you clicked the let me choose other numbers Dutton you ll see this Web page Choose a local phone number the list of phone numbers available for your state Choose an alternate number that is a local call for you This way if the first number is unavailable you can connect using this number Choose Internet Phone Number 1 Find a phone number that you know is a local call Click that phone number then click the continue buton p Choose Internet Phone Number 3 Find a second phone number that you know i a local Click that phone number then click the continue button Hove lr Som MSN Companion Registration continued a moment to write down your e mail address information You re Done You ve done it You re no
15. in a short description of your e mail message in the type a subject here input box 5 Type your e mail message in the input box labeled type your message here 6 Click the send mail button to send the mail 7 Ifyou decide not to send the message click the delete button Your e mail message is NOT sent and is NOT saved Three types of folders help you organize the mail you sent the mail you received but did not delete and the mail you recently deleted These are the sent mail old mail and trash ean folders By selecting these folders you can review mail you dave sent reread mail you received in the past and retrieve recent mail you have deleted Only if you act quickly can you retrieve you have discarded from the trash PAA ac komen ricca tema Som E mail Messages continued You receive e mail messages automatically even when your Appliance is tured off Your messages are stored until you decide to read them The e mail waiting indicator light illuminates to let you know when you have mail The mail folder lists all of your mail Think of this as envelopes in your mail box and each envelope is represented as on the page The information about each mail message is much like the information you find on an envelope Sometimes you can tell from the return e mail address and the subject that a piece of mail in your folder is junk Junk e mail called spam on
16. in a word for the item you want to find and click Go The link displays list of all the items in the store with that word in the name For some search boxes you might click Find or a similar word to begin your search Drop Down Selection Boxes Another tool for moving round in an online store isa drop down selection box To use this kind of link complete the following steps 1 Place your cursor on the scroll bar on the side of the list 2 Click the bar and move the mouse to move the bar up and down 3 When you find the area you want to visit release The scroll bar click your selection and the link takes you there am PAA Keme er Jr So ee semne 64 C Pa cime rcc iai Som Changing Your Settings This chapter bow to customize some ofthe features DEOR Compaq iPAQ Hone Internet Appliance A 2 by ing the Settings option and the Favertes buon Favorites 7 3 Sa Qum op Sema 74 Settings For more derailed information on your Appliance settings and how to change them refer to the Accounts and Settings section of online Help Altering the text size setting does not change the size ofthe Compaq recommends that you eave your sound settings They help confirm that your Internet connection and your Personalizing Your Settings You can change the settings on your Compaq iPAQ Home
17. on the keyboard to go directly to the MSN search engine Web page This page includes more types of searches and offers some options on how to search mes Pa cime Error Messages Ifyou receive an error message you can close the information box without taking any action and continue surfing the Web For more information about error messages check the Frequently Asked Questions section ofthe online Help Why Am I Getting an Error Message You may receive error messages as you surf the Web In most cases an error message does not indicate any problem with your Appliance fan error message displays you can click Tell me more to learn more about what is causing the error message or click Continue to continue surfing the Web Common reasons for error messages include inks may be broken a Web site changes its address site security prevents unauthorized persons from accessing a Web page cam PAA Keme er Jr So Waco meter toon rone immer Pa cime rcc iain Som E mail Communicating electronically with tiend family and In This Chapter parto our world Sending mail or the more popular name for it e mail is much like Emil Basis 5 sending a ltr To this chapter you wil ear bow to and receive mol Because e mail is part telephone conversation end part V ates thee is aiao E mail Addresses 53 E mail M
18. 7 Where Can Find More Information Information is available in the printed guides as well as on the Compaq Web page Use the Getting Started guide as your first point reference and then refer to the following documents Quick Setup Poster Safety and Comfort Guide Online Once you are on the Internet click any ofthe resources on the Compaq Web page for additional information n the event you did not sign up for MSN Companion service at the time of purchase please call 88785 2411 now Accessing the Compaq Web Page To access the Compaq Web page press the Compaq button on the keyboard Topics you can find on the Compaq Web page include The online Getting Started Guide Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Service and Support information Warranty Compaq com Link to MSN online help center Link to Compaq for purchasing Appliance options and Other exciting links to products services and information addition to the Getting Started guide two other printed guides are included with your new iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Both provide important user information Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference Quick Setup Poster Easy instructions for installing your Appliance and a handy reference if you move and need to re install Store the poster in a safe place Safety and Comfort Guide Learn how to set up your Appliance for y
19. EGAL LIABILITY AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation aecompanying such product Nothing herein should e construed as a further or addtional warranty PAA Hene eer ena Sa uie So Contents Chapter Introduction Who Should Read this Guide Using Your Appliance Getting Started Guide Symbols Used in This Guide Symbol information Boxes Special Text Used in This Guide Text Conventions Safety Tips Safe Use of Your Appliance The Safety and Comfort Guide Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions Where Can Find More Information Accessing the Compaq Web Page compa PA Hone tenet Srt Chapter2 Features Your iPAQ Internet Appliance at a Glance What sin Front What sin Back What s onthe Right Side Keyboard Basics Understanding the Keyboard The Left Side of the Keyboard The Right Side of the Keyboard 5 How Do Use the Internet Buttons on the Left Side of the Keyboard How Do Use the Internet Buttons on the Right Side of the Keyboard Using the Print Key Printing Meet the Mouse What son the Scroll Mouse Using the Scroll M Dra
20. Internet Appliance by using the Settings selection at the top of the Start Page Some of the changeable features include Text Size Use this setting to make the type size larger on Web pages Sounds Your Appliance makes different sounds to help you know what is going on to let you know when you need to intervene and to prompt you to action You can turn these sounds and the dialing and connection sounds on and off i you wish Volume Control the sound volume by using the volume control on your keyboard Time Zone Change your time zone if you move from one zone to another Password Change your login password and other account information to maintain your user safety and security You also set a password to prevent unauthorized use when the Appliance is on Pa Hee wer zin Som Favorites For more derailed information on creating and changing your favorites list soe the Favorites section of online Help You only have room for 30 favorite Web sites Ifyou add page 31 you must delete existing favorite Mfyou give a favorite Web site different name make sure it is no than 30 characters long Maintaining Your Favorites Listing As you surf the World Wide Web you ll find that there are Pages you want to visit again Favorites are easy shortcuts that you to Web page you found interesting or helpful The six Web sites you visit most frequently ap
21. Legal Notice Notice 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in US Patent and Trades other product names mentioned berein may bo trademarks or of tei respective companies Microsoft MSN MSN com Hotmail MSN Messenger MSN Money Central ActiveX Windows Media and Windows are either registered vademat or of Microsoft Corp in the United and or other countries The mames of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the of heir specu Compaq shal nat be abe fr technical or editorial errors c omissions contained herein information in tnis document is subject to change The information in this publication is subjecto change without notice and is provided AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL PUNITIVE OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE FOREGOING SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF EITHER PARTY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY SOUNDS IN CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF L
22. ack 4 7 continue 3 3 back 3 3 mail 47 5 6 messenger 4 7 page options 4 7 Search the web 4 7 skip tour 3 3 m SD cables 2 Caution notices defined 1 3 Certificate of Warranty 9 3 Checkbox 3 4 Compaq Help and Inormation Web page 9 2 Compaq Web site 4 3 computer safety 1 7 Confirm Member Information 35 password 3 5 cyberspace 5 10 D Did you know notices defined 1 3 display indicar lights 2 13 problems 9 5 Down Arrow 2 6 drag and drop editing 2 12 E e commerce 6 2 business to business buying and selling 62 demographic data 6 2 e business 6 2 Electronic Data Interchange EDI 6 2 email 6 2 6 2 fax 6 2 security 6 2 email addresses 5 3 basics 5 2 customizing messages 5 9 defined 5 2 icon 1 4 identifiers 5 3 reading messages 5 6 receiving messages 5 5 sending reading attachments 5 7 types of attachments 5 8 write new mail feature 5 4 writing sending messages 5 4 messages 4 9 FCC Notice 1 Forward Arrow 2 6 H Home Intemet Appliance 1 1 back 2 2 buttons 3 4 2 2 help button 3 2 Tinks 3 4 right side 2 3 tools 3 4 Home Intemet Applicance caring for 1 7 home page pictures 6 8 tab links 6 8 table of contents 6 8 Hotmail 5 2 hyperlink defined 4 5 types of 4 5 icons 1 4 symbol 2 5 back arrow 4 7 cancel 2 5 E mail 1 4 Tock 6 3 mail 4 7 Messenger 4 7 print 2 5 2 7 start 4 7 weather 2 7 Input b
23. al Speakers 84 Chapter 9 Getting Help Where Do Find Help MSN Orline Help 292 Compaq Help and information 9 Warranty Yess Troubleshooting Contacting Service and Support Browser Display csse nE PET EREI PEE ERE Printer Power Speakers System Appendix Telecom Network Approvals Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 Index Introduction In This Chapter Who Should Read this Guide 1 2 Symbols Used in This Guide 1 3 Special Text Used in This Guide 1 4 Safety Tips 5 Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance 1 7 Where Can Find More Information 1 8 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance 1A 2 The Appliance brings the convenience and utility of be Internet and e mail ight fingertips Stay in touch with family and fiends get the information you need when you need it shop from the convenience of your home and keep informed about the community and the world Your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance automatically updates periodically ensuring the best user experience available In fact your Appliance actually will et better over time This guide will help you Get acquainted with the features of your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Maintain your iPAQ Home Internet
24. arrow at the bottom of the scroll bar to move down the Web page Part of the page serolls out of sight at the top New parts of the page scroll into view at the bottom Click the up arrow at the top to move up the page The part of the page that scrolled out of view to the top is now visible again You can also select the rectangular slider between the arrows and drag it to scroll the page up and down more quickly nen ricca tema Som Hyperlinks Web sites contain hyperlinks or links to other Web sites other Web pages or areas within a Web page Hyperlinks provide a way to move instantly from page to page and from idea to iden on the Hyperlinks are really quite simple in fact hyperlink is a lot like a door Click a link and the door opens to anew page Refer the online tutorial for a refresher on how to point and click What is a Hyperlink Imagine that you re reading newspaper As you read page 1 you may see For more details see page 3 column 2 Hyperlinks in a Web site work the same way Use the mouse to click a hyperlink and you move instantly from page to page and from Web site to Web site Linking files together all around the world is what gives the Web its What Does a Hyperlink Look Like Hyperlinks are a fast and easy way to move from topic to topic But what does hyperlink look like Hyperlinks come in three varieties gt Text Graphics Butto
25. asures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications Ce Imesh Federal Communications Commission Notice continued The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables With metallic RFVEMI connector hoods in order lo maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding this FCC declaration contact Compaq Computer Corporation Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston Texas 77269 2000 081 514 3333 Note No product support is available when you the number above Refer to your Certificate of Warran
26. ctions have the same protections as those made in a physical store If you re still uncomfortable with the technology use the telephone Finally many credit card companies guarantee their cardholders against theft or misuse allowing the customer To geta refund if a problem arises PAA lucc aim Som Let s Go Shopping Shopping online is very similar to shopping ata department but you do your shopping from the comfort of your home Shopping online can save you time and money and with practice the process can become as familiar as a trip to the mall Mote Images at Web sites are for demonstration purposes and represent samples which were available at the tme of publication Actual Web site content wil vary 1 Your favorite online stores are click away when you add shem to your Favorites lise Refer to Chapter 7 ofthis side for more information Shopping Online How Is it Done Remember the last time you went to a store to buy shoes What were the steps involved First you found the shoe department Thea you tried on several styles in different colors and price ranges You decided on a took them to the cashier and made decision about how to pay for them Online Stores What do they look like Online stores have features in common They all have home pages which are the doorways into stores at the mal
27. cts services and information access the Compaq Help and Information Web page press the Compaq button on the keyboard PAA cime zin Som Where Do Find Warranty Help continued problem persists and you cannot resolve it by using the many sources of online help and the troubleshooting information in this chapter refer to your Certificate Warranty for details The warranty includes a phone number call for assistance eam PAA Heme iere ena So Troubleshooting The information on the next few pages identifies potential problems and possible solutions If the first or second solution does not fix your problem tey all the solutions for the symptom If you are still having trouble try them a second time Cursor does ot move property or does not move at al Web se or URL adress not found or no response Web ste or URL adress not ped in proper Ther is cursor movement butte system is unresponsive Contacting Service and Support 1 you are unable to fix your Appliance using this troubleshooting section the technical support telephone number found in the Certificate of Warranty Browser Check the cable between the mouse and your Appilance Make sure the cable is seated sure the URL address is typed corel Check the cable between the keyboard and your Appliance Make sure the cable is fully seated Pre
28. e be used in practically any room in the house keep in mind some important considerations when using and caring for your Appliance During an electrical storm unplug your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Disconnect the modem line from the telephone wall jack and remove all power conte from electrical outlets Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions Make sure you Take special precautions when using your Appliance in the itchen do not allow any liquids to fall on any part of the Appliance To clean the display and the keyboard use a sofi dry cloth and an antistatic dusting spray designed for VCRs and television and computer screens Never attempt to clean your Appliance with chlorine or ammonia hased cleaners sprays Do not clean your Appliance with household detergents Operate your Appliance on a stable surface Leave at least three inches of space on the sides and back of your Appliance to allow for proper ventilation Place your keyboard so that your arms and hands are in a comfortable relaxed position The keyboard should be directly in front of you Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor while using the keyboard Position the Appliance away from heat sources direct sunlight and excessive dust Be sure the Appliance is in a location where it cannot be knocked over or pulled to the floor by dangling cords PAA Keme Jr So Mmm 1
29. e her Jr AS So wasae 63 Screen Layout The two major parts ofthe screen are the Web page and the toolbar The toolbar is located at the bottom of the sereen It is always there no matter what Web page you visit The of the sereen is taken up by the Web page Se pie i Mote The images of Web pages found throughout tis chapter are for demonstration purposes only and represent content wich was sala at the time ot publication Actual screens wil er Moving Around the Screen Many times when you are reading a Web page there will be more information on a topie than can fit on the sereen at one time When this occurs a scroll bar like the one in the picture below appears on the right side of your screen That means you ll need to scroll in order to see the test of the page What does scroll mean Well if you enjoy going to the movies you already have pretty good idea of what scrolling is all about At the end of the movie where the credit are displayed the list of people and organizations to be recognized is typically far too long to fit on the screen at one time To solve this problem the director makes the information scroll in front of you moving the viewing frame slowly downward until the last redit can be read With your Appliance you are the director scrolling down the page at whatever speed you choose reading at your own pace Click the down
30. e protector to protect your Appliance from electrical pikes and power surges What s in Front What s Back rur Your iPAQ Home What s on the Right Side Internet Appliance at a Glance continued PAA Keme Kee a a keyboard mio extemal speakers phone Keyboard Understanding the Keyboard The Appliance keyboard is easy to use Most of the keys are identical those found on a typewriter Basics The Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance keyboard provides convenient simple and easy one touch access to navigation and functions volume control buttons an Internet button suite for easier and faster access and special purpose buttons Not keyboard must be used with the Home internet Appliance receiver ts not suitable for the fice workplace eno rome Keyboard Basics continued There are special function keys on both sides of the keyboard To the left of the space bar you ll find the Ctr and Alt keys The Ctrl key is also called the Control key and the Alt key is also called the Alternate key The Left Side of the Keyboard The following table describes the special function keys on the side of the keyboard Prints one copy of the curent Web page when Jo have the pinter connected Cancels he current operation such as loading o he caren Web page or printing e Inserts the s
31. edit card number over the Internet The lock icon is on the tool bar just below the page options button where the day of the week and time usually are displayed cam PAA Keme er irm So Know the Seller You might feel safer dealing with companies you already know and trust IF you re not familiar with the name and reputation ofa company and especially if a seller has sent you an unsolicited e mail message spam find more before you buy Check these Websites for more information about buving safely online Better Business Bureau Consumer Information Center Consumer World consumerworld org Check Before You Buy Check company s reputation by contacting the Better Business Bureau or by contacting the Office ofthe State Attorney General in your state Or contact either of those offices in the state where the seller is located by accessing the National Association of Attorneys General Web site Mtpi wwwnaag org Consumers can also search for businesses that have the BBB Online Reliability and Privacy Seals see mes Pa cime Keep Good Records When shopping online it is good idea to keep good records the current date does not appear an these printouts you should add writing What Records Should Keep Keep the following records from all online transactio
32. essages E mail Attachments 5 7 Personalizing E mail Messages 5 9 Internet Etiquette 510 Howe a s1 E mail Basics E mail electronic mail is very similar to the mail the postal carrier delivers to your home or office except it arrives much faster E mail saves time and helps you communicate more frequently Cern For more information on email see online Help and the MSN e mail tutorial Access the from the Start Page Click Help then select Take a Tour and then choose email What Is E mail When someone calls you on the telephone you pick it up and you have a conversation with the caller I s an immediate exchange with the caller With a letter sent by the post office someone writes the letter puts it an envelope puts stamp on it and puts it in a mailbox You get it days You read and respond to the letter at your leisure a process that takes days E mail is little like both Electronic mail is delivered almost at the speed of a telephone conversation but doesn t require immediate attention like a telephone call E mail is delivered more quickly than post office mail often called snail mail because it is slow in comparison and closer to the informality of a telephone conversation With e mail you use your keyboard and telephone line instead of a pen paper and stamps You type a message to
33. ey do you will be notified advance o give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service Ifyou experience trouble with this telephone equipment contact your local telephone company for information on obtaining Service or repairs The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem is corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning This equipment may not be used on coin telephone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tarif Comma Hene rome Arun Saaren Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification ofthe business or entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business or entity or individual cam PAG hone a Ha rene Aue Index symbols symbol in email 53 A mouse 8 2 speakers 8 4 B Back Arrow 2 6 Better Business Bureau 6 4 browser 4 2 4 7 buttons b
34. formation about using your Appliance and announcements about your neret service massage Keeps track of new e mail and of instant messaging center opportunities inthe massaga center Sends e mall messages or instant messages to your friends favorites Lists your top si favorite Web pages and provides a link fight on the Start Page more and the rest of your favorite Web pages are a dick away PAA Hacker ricca tma So The Browser Toolbar You can control many ofthe actions of your Appliance by using the buttons on the MSN Companion toolbar The icons on the toolbar are back start mall messenger search the web and page options You can always get back to the Star Page by pressing the SD button For your convenience the four ons on the left half ofthe toolbar are also found on your keyboard Understanding the Toolbar The MSN Companion toolbar is located at the bottom of the screen The rest ofthe screen changes as you surf the Web but the toolbar with its easy navigation tools is always visible The functions of the MSN Companion toolbar are described below The back arrow is puting your car into reverse ear and backing up to where you ve ust been SQ Pen you kk te stat cn youre to ert Page The icon takes you to your electronic mall box vou can easly send mall to and receive mall from anyone on the Intemet 9 Mesenpe isa tast fun and easy way
35. g Internet Appliance 4 2 online User Guide Adjusting Contrast and Brightness use the OSD on screen display controls to adjust sereen brightness complete the following steps MEEN om 2 Press the menu button again The decrease increase bar is activated 3 Press the up arrow to increase brightness the down arrow to decrease brightness 4 Press the exit button to save the setting and exit the menu To use the OSD on screen display controls to adjust screen contrast complete the following steps mene outon e a 9 appears Press the up arrow The Contrast screen appears OX 3 mem buton fy again The decrease increase bar is activated 4 Press the up arrow to increase contrast the down arrow to decrease contrast 5 Press the exit button to save the setting and exit the menu Getting Online Introducing the MSN Companion 3 2 MSN Companion Registration 3 5 Once you ve set up your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA 2 you re ready to get online and experience the amazing new world known as the Interner This chapter covers the following Using my Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Introducing the MSN Companion Registration for MSN Companion services cam PAA acier a So Introducing the MSN Companion When you frs
36. g and Drop Editing 25 Display 1 Appliance Indicator Lights 23 Screen Display Controls OSD 213 Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 214 Chapter3 Getting Online Introducing the MSN Companion What isthe MSN Companion Understanding the Toolbar Buttons and Links MSN Companion Registration Let s Sign On Confirm Member information Choose a New Member Password Select Your Time Zone Verify internet Phone Numbers You re Done Chapter 4 Welcome to the Internet What is the Intemet What lsthe Web What Do I Need in Order to Surf the Web Internet Addresses URLS What isa URL Screen Layout Moving Around the Screen Hyperlinks What isa Hyperlink What Does a Hyperlink Look Like 32 34 35 35 35 36 37 at m m 43 43 wm m 45 45 45 Start Page T What s On the Start Page The Browser Toolbar ccce Understanding the Toolbar Search Engines What isa Search Engine Error Messages Why Am Getting an Error Message amp 9 Chapters E mail Whats Understanding E mail 53 E mail Messages we Writing and Sending an E mail Message How Do I Get My Mail EN Accessing My Mail from the Toolbar 6
37. he Internet You can delete without opening it by clicking the delete button for that mail How Do I Get My Mail Your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA 2 stores your mail in the mail box you are ready to read There are several different ways to get to your mail box On the Start Page find message center in the upper left corner Click read mail to get to your mail box Web page Clicking the mail icon on the toolbar takes you to ur mail box Web age Pressing the e mail button on the keyboard takes you to your mail Web page eam PAA Heme er a AS So tus ss E mail Messages continued Accessing My Mail from the Toolbar read your incoming e mail complete the following steps 1 Click the mail icon on the toolbar Your mail messages are listed An open envelope means that you ve read that e mail before A closed envelope means you have not opened the message before 2 Click the message line The complete message is displayed Pa Hee wer run zin Som E mail Attachments E mail attachments are using a paperclip to attach a picture to a paper letter The only attachment you can create isa linkto a Web page However you can receive the types below picture files video files audio files Web pages text files For more information on email attachments see the online Help T You can place a picture attachment
38. ide additional information to protect you injury and to protect your Appliance from damage Symbol Information Boxes Throughout this guide are symbol information boxes that provide warnings and other important information Failure w follow directions 020m primi Understanding or concept may help You solve a problem Helpful hints make using CR easier and faster Another document or Lir eei document has related information Caution Failure to follow directions may in bodily harm oss of life damage to equipment or loss of data PAA Keme rer a So Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in bold text or capital letters throughout the guide For more information on text conventions see the Features chapter in this guide or the online Help 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 of icons appear in bold type followed by a picture of the icon E mail Names of buttons appear in bold type back Menu items appear in bold type settings Web addresses URLs appear in lowercase bold type httpi wwwcompaq com rcc zin Som Safety Tips Your
39. in an electronic frame Just click the page options buzon and then lick frame a picture from this pae our MSN account plenty f room 1o Sending a Link Attachment Leti say you found an interesting Web page that you want to send friend To send a Web page as an e mail attachment complete the following steps 1 Navigate to the Web page you would like to send 2 Click the page options button on the toolbar 3 Click the send this page by e mail button A write new mail form displays with the name of the Web page in the subject line and the Web page address in the body of the mail 4 Type in any comments you want to make and click the send button when you ate finished writing the message You are then returned to the Web page Reading or Viewing an E mail Attachment fan e mail message contains an atachment that your Home Internet Appliance can display his picture or text file appears at the end of the message for some types of files or a n displays a message for example read resume doc Ifthe attachment is a link attachment click the ink to display the document Types of documents that can be viewed include Microsof Word Excel and PowerPoint files Other file types can also be displayed See online for more information E mail Attachments continued Here isa list of the types of computer files that can be attached to an e mail that you receive or forward
40. l Home pages welcome you and like department store directories they give you general information about the merchandise and services offered Home pages contain links to get you from one area of the store to another The links may be in the form of tabs tables of contents pictures or drop down selection boxes eam PAA Keme er a So ee sere 67 Let s Go Shopping continued Just as department stores change their displays each season Internet stores often change the look of their home pages and links Holiday decorations do not prevent you from recognizing a favorite department store and you will still recognize your favorite Internet stores ven when the look of their sites changes overtime Remember your cursor turns into a hand each time you place it on a link Tab Links Tab links often appear across the top of home pages and have labels to describe the information they link Click them to go that area of the store Tables of Contents sedare adero 4 displayed on the lefi side ofthe fummus Sere bone pope Chokaa E femi the sar o le tore Pictures and Colored Text Links can also appear as colored text or pictures Click the words or the pictures to continue exploring the store mes PAA Hee rcc zin Som Let s Go Shopping continued alge da d arni Search Boxes use a search box type
41. nd have the line checked Make sure your MSN account is stl active Call your Internet Service Provider if your account has expired 5 Verity that the mandatory area code is included in the number you are dialing or that you are dialing the corect Service Provider number Have you moved or changed your telephone number or area code Follow the instructions in the sereen dial up troubleshooting guide Some Web sites contain photos and graphics that can take a long time to downkad to your Applance Your temet connection could be due to heavy Ine traffic Press Cancel and then Refresh to try again or wait unt a later time to access the ste Your connection may be sow because of a noisy phone Move the Appliance to another location or connecting to a diferent phone Pa cime rcc zin Som Troubleshooting continued Printer wil not tum on Printer is on but nat print Printer prints in red rin other tan black Printer seems to de printing but no characters appear on the paper Print quality is poor Some images are missing rom the Web page printout Printer Make sure the power cable plugged into an power source Maka sure the printer is tumed If the peter has power the power indicator ight shouid be on Check the cable betwen the printer and your Appliance Make sure itis connected to the proper port Make sure
42. ns A printout of the Web pages indicating the sellers name postal address and telephone number A printout of the Web pages describing the item s that you ordered A printout of the Web pages or pop up screens that provide the seller s legal terms Printouts of any e mail messages for example confirmation messages that you send to or receive from he seller This includes messages that Show the seller stated that the product is suitable for the specific purpose for which you need it Notify the seller of the problems you had with the merchandise you received Show your good faith attempt to resolve a problem Wilh the merchant concerning a charge that you feel should not have been placed on your credit card Notes or e mail confirmations of any telephone conversations that you have with the seller cam PAA Keme er Jr So 65 Tips for Safe Online Shopping A Web site s privacy statement legally binding document that describes how the personal information you provide will be used Make sure you understand how your information be used before doing business Shopping Safely on the Internet Compaq offers these tips for safe online shopping Never give a credit card number at a Web site unless itis the Web site of a reputable business Never give out your social security number Donot give more information than necessary Know your rights Internet transa
43. ns you see any or all ofthe following is probably hyperlink Underlined text that changes color when you move your cursor over it A button with a label on it or under it faint dotted line box surrounding an object or words when you move your cursor over it The cursor changes from a pointer to a hand eam PAA Keme her a So Wore meaner 45 Start Page You re ready to begin your journey on the World Wide Web WWW a part of the Internet You ll begin here with the Start Page the first page that displays when your Appliance is turned on and the connection process is complete Lc For more information on the MSN Companion toolbar see online Help Almost everything on your Start Page isa link to another Web page Using your mouse move the cursor around the Start Page Notice all of the places where the cursor turns from an arrow cursor into hand cursor These are links to other Web pages When you click a link you go to the Web page connected to that link p What s On the Start Page The MSN Start Page is the hub of all your activity The Start Page got its name because that is where you start every day when you go online with your Appliance Press the NT button The Start Page is displayed setings Customizes and manages your Appliance You can change text size sounds messenger privacy settings and others help Provides detailed in
44. o Button 3 4 Right Arrow 2 6 5 Safety and Comfort Guide 1 6 1 8 safety tips 1 5 1 6 sereen layout 4 4 scroll bar 4 4 scroll mouse clicking 2 10 8 2 double clicking 2 10 8 2 dragging and dropping 2 12 dragging and dropping 2 10 8 2 wheel 2 10 8 2 search box using 6 9 Search button 4 8 search engine 4 8 security BBB 6 4 keeping records 6 5 Soe also notices defined 1 3 Selection box 3 4 selection box drop down 6 9 Service and Support contacting 9 4 settings changing 7 2 speaker problems 9 8 speakers connecting 8 4 Start Home page 4 6 favorites 4 6 help 4 6 message center 4 6 settings 4 6 system problems 9 8 tab links 6 8 able of contents home page 6 8 technical support contacting 9 4 ime zone 3 7 Tip notices defined 1 3 toolbar 4 7 accessing e mail 5 6 buttons 3 3 functions 4 7 Search button 4 8 trash can 5 4 u Uniform Resource Locator 4 3 Up Arrow 2 6 URL 4 3 Warning notices defined 1 3 warranty 9 3 Web site securing 6 3 Web sites adding favorites 7 3 Compaq 4 3 shorteuts 7 3 eso ue emer
45. of business transactions Pa cime rcc zin Som Online Security When you purchase items over the Internet you are asked to type your name mailing address e mail address and credit card information into an electronic form Sending information to an online storefront is comparable to giving it over the telephone when you order a catalog Important Give this information only on a Secure Web site What Is a Secure Web Site secure Web site encrypts data to protect it from unauthorized use When you visit secure Web sites it is safe to enter your credit card number or other sensitive information The lock or key disappears or is broken when you click on a site that doesn t take security measures Many Internet sites are set up to prevent unauthorized people seeing information that is sent to or from those sites These are called secure sites Because your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA 2 supports the security protocols used by secure sites you can send information to a secure site with safety and confidence protocol is a set of rules and standards that enables computers to exchange information How Do I Recognize a Secure Web Site When you visit a secure Web site it automatically sends you its certificate and your Appliance displays a lock icon on the MSN Companion toolbar Always look for the lock icon on the toolbar before you send private information like your cr
46. ollowing Donotuse the Appliance near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool Avoid using the Appliance during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Donotuse the Appliance to report a gas leak ifthe Appliance is in the vicinity of the leak er na AS So reson 18 Safety Tips continued For additional safety information refer to the Safety and Comfort Guide included with your Home Internet Appliance Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching an uninsulated modem cable or internal components Ifthis product was not provided with a telephone line cord use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in order to reduce the risk of fire The Safety and Comfort Guide The Safety and Comfort Guide includes information on Setting up your use area for maximum comfort Using good posture hand position and health habits while using your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Using a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts shocks or fires Using a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the Appliance and to all optional external peripherals such as a printer mouse or speakers Pa cime rcc zin Som Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Because your Applianc
47. our maximum comfort while using i Practice good posture proper hand position proper usage and good health habits while using your Appliance This guide contains helpful hints how to use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts shocks or fires It also contains information about using a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the Appliance and to all peripherals such as a printer or speakers Be sure to store the guide in a safe place PAA Hee mer ricca tema Som Features In This Chapter Your iPAQ Home internet Appliance ata Glance 2 2 Keyboard Basics 2 4 Using the Print Key 2 9 Meet the Mouse 2 10 Display Controls 2 13 The Quick Setup Poster that comes with your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance TA 2 is a visual guide to setting up your Appliance and the easiest way to become familiar with the components This chapter provides some basic information on the keyboard scroll mouse and display controls Mote stratons and features shown inthis chapter may from your Appliance eam PAA Keme rer ena Som Funes 21 Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance All ofthe features in the op photograph are active as soon as you begin using your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Note The Appliance morior seen enters sleep mode ums when de Press the button on the keyboard to rers creen dea good idea to purchase a surg
48. owser known as Microsoft Internet Explorer PAA Houe brasaer ricca tma Som Internet What Is a URL Addresses x ost URLs URLs er ae Surfing the Web is made The first part of the address stands for World Wide Web The possible by middle part is a descriptive word the name of the company individual that owns the site The last part of the address Computerson the Web The indicates the type of company busines organization or ii dne o cdd country such as for organization gov for government or AA DEA com for commercial Locator or URL allows The list of such identifiers is constantly growing Some of the Other computers to view the mare common ones in use include edu com fr information on Web pages tt and ik But com is the most widely used address PE format especially in the United States identifies each site onthe 1f you know the URL ofa particular site you can type it into Internetin much the sme the text box in the center of the browser toolbar and go there Nay that the street address 123 Main Street identifies a building s location You need an Internet address to find a Web site just as you needa street address to find a house or other building The Compaq Web site address is www compag com When you access this address the Compaq Web site and all its associated Web pages display on your Appliance eam 0 w
49. ox 3 4 Internet addresses 4 3 connection requirements 4 2 defined 4 2 etiquette 5 10 identifiers 4 3 Web browser 4 2 Internet buttons 2 7 2 8 Favorites 2 7 Home Start page 2 7 Mail 2 7 Messenger 2 7 aria PAO one We es 2 arma Some News 2 7 Search 2 7 Shopping 2 8 1sP 4 2 keyboard Altkey 2 5 Begin 2 6 Cul key 2 5 End 2 6 key names 1 4 keys 2 4 side 2 5 navigation 2 4 Page Up 2 6 problems 9 5 sight side 2 6 Left Arrow 2 6 Link 3 4 Links 6 8 Tock icon 6 3 M mail button 5 6 member 3 5 member password 3 5 microphone 2 13 Microsoft Hotmail 5 2 modem 4 2 connecting 8 2 MSN Companion 3 2 features 3 3 Internet phone numbers 3 Hu emer rm Sue registering 3 5 3 9 signing on 3 5 toolbar 4 7 MSN Online Help 9 2 o on screen display OSD 2 14 brightness 2 14 contrast 2 14 online help 9 2 online shopping 6 1 6 4 6 5 6 7 how to 6 7 6 9 online security 6 3 secure Web site 6 3 security tips 6 6 online stores home pages 6 7 P password choosing 3 6 power cable problems 9 8 print 2 9 printer connecting 8 3 problems 9 7 problems browser 9 4 display 9 5 Internet connection 9 6 Intemet Service Provider account 9 6 keyboard 9 5 power cable 9 8 printer 9 7 speakers 9 8 system 9 8 troubleshooting 9 4 Push Pad clicking 2 11 Copied 2 11 cursor 2 11 Cu2 11 Pasted 2 11 selecting 2 11 Q Q Web page 1 8 Quick Setup Poster 1 8 R Radi
50. pear as direct links on your Start Page under Favorites tab In addition to these six favorites you can store up to 24 more You can access your additional Favorites by doing one of the following Click the more selection under the Favorites tab on the Start Page Pross tho Favorites butan on the keyboard On the My Favorites Web page you can do the following Rerame entries on favorits page by clicking be page icon Delet entries fom your Favorites list Adding a Favorite 1 Browse to the Web site you want to add 2 Select the page options tab on the toolbar Select add this page to my favorites from the menu 4 Rename the favorite if you wish by typing the new name in the text box 5 Click add to favorites to add the lik or click eaneel if you change your mind eam Pla aciem na So nene fon 74 omens Yan Somes Pa Hee Aas zin Som Options and Accessories In This Chapter Connecting the Mouse 8 2 Connecting a Printer 8 3 Connecting External Speakers 8 4 A scroll mouse is included with your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA 2 You can also purchase a printer and external stereo speakers to enhance its performance These options are available directly from Compaq over the Internet Just click the Compaq button on the keyboard to access them In the future even more options will be offered L3 PAA Keme iere
51. rag and drop editing complete the following steps 1 Place the cursor in front of the ext or object you want t0 select 2 Click and hold down the left or right mouse button and move the mouse to highlight the selection 3 Release the button 4 To move your selection click the selection and hold the left or right mouse button down as you drag it to new location 5 Release the bution ero rome Display Controls The three display indicator lights notify you when the power is on or off when you have a new e mail waiting and when you have Internet connection The small opening below the three display indicator lights is a microphone The mircophone is not currently active but will be needed in future as the capabilities of your Appliance are expanded On screen display controls OSD let you personalize the monitor settings These adjustments appear on the screen when you press the menu button Appliance Indicator Lights On Screen Display OSD Controls OSD on screen display controls er Pla ciere irm So Fus 215 Display Controls continued The Appliance allows you to personalize screen contrast or brightness settings Did you know The OSD contains several monitor adjustments However for best performance we recommend Hat these options remain at their factory senings For more information on OSD monitor settings refer tothe Conpa
52. rs to adjust the speaker volume iain Som Getting Help chapter provides solutions fo iene iaa and advies about wien to contact technical support Where Do Find Help 9 2 Troubleshooting 9 4 PAA Haue haner Sa Where Find Help This chapter will help you solve many basic troubleshooting issues In addition to the information provided in this chapter there are three other places to go for help MSN Help Compaq Help and Information Your Warranty MSN Online Help The MSN online Help Center provides information on basic Internet topics such as e mail searching the Web and security You can also find glossary of common terms and frequently asked questions FAQs To access MSN online Help click the help link on the MSN Companion Start Page Click Compaq on the MSN Help Center Web page to find more information specific to your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance Compaq Help and Information From the Compaq Help and Information Web page you can access the following The online Getting Started Guide FAQs Services and Support information Warranty Compag com Link back tothe MSN help center Links for purchasing printer and for online printer Help Link to Compaq for purchasing Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA 2 options and accessories Other exciting links to produ
53. s Online Shopping In This Chapter E Commerce 6 2 Online Security 6 3 Know the Seller 6 4 Keep Good Records 6 5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping 6 6 Let s Go Shoppingl 6 7 With a simple click you can buy almost anything on the Internet The world of online shopping is convenient and fast but there are some important security precautions you must take to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience This chapter explains the basic concepts of online shopping and provides important security tips eam PAA Heme eer ena AS So exe eras 1 E Commerce E commerce electronic commerce or EC is the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet especially on the World Wide Web practice this term and a another new term e business are often used interchangeably For online selling the term e tailing is sometimes used What Is E Commerce E commerce can be divided into E tailing or virtual storefronts on Web sites with online catalogs Sometimes these are all gathered into a virtual mall The gathering and use of demographic data through Web contacts Electronic Data Interchange EDI the business to husiness exchange of data E mail and fax and their use as media for reaching prospects and established customers for example with newsletters Business to business buying and selling The security
54. ssand hold the System Reset button located behind the translucent door on the front of your Applance Pa cime rcc zin Som Troubleshooting continued Tertis or difficult to read Display Aust the brightness and contrast controls unti the text becomes Adjust the font size Screen is blank Adjust the contrast control on the display Make sure the unit is tumed on and plugged in Cols este const Keyboard Make sure nothing is resting onthe Make sure the key is not stuck in a depressed condition Keyboard is not responding Check the cable between the keyboard and your Appliance sure te cable seated Keyboard is not level Position keyboard on stable surface Check that all the rubbar feet ara ntact on the brtom of the Keyboard eam la ciere Jer 65 Troubleshooting continued System appears responsive cursor moves but cannot connect to the terne Dialing occurs but you tal connect Connection als repeatedly Internet takes to lng to downoad Intemet Verity that al telephone handsets on same are he Make sure that no one else is logged onto the same account through another unit or computer Check that the Aoplance is conected to the phone line Test your phone Ine for dial tone and noise I you have noise on your phone contact your telephone company a
55. stayin och with your ends online search the This selection box isa handy way to search the World Web Wide Web for a topic a person or a Web adress Clk gol to go tothe address you enter i the 9 selection box This bution pops up a menu of things you can do with the Web page you are viewing hack row pape options am PAA Hene enira irm Sun Wazwerrneener 47 Search Engines You may have heard someone say he is surfing the Net Surfing is he term used to describe the activity of moving from place to place on the World Wide Web The challenge with surfing the Web is sorting through the millions of Web sites to find the information you really want Fortunately there are Web sites called search engines that search the Word Wide Web for you es Wee rone mer What is a Search Engine search engine allows you to search the Web by keywords For example if you type golf in the search box the search engine returns a list of Web pages related to golf Your Appliance has its own search engine provided by Microsoft To use the search the web input box on the toolbar complete the following steps 6 From the toolbar ype a word phrase or several related Words into the search engine text box entry area search the web ward phrase or Web adress Microsoft 7 Press go A list of related Web sites displays Or press the Search button
56. t turn on your Appliance the Welcome screen of the MSN Companion displayed The tour is divided into tuo pars Features Registration Use this section to follow along with the on screen overview of MSN Companion Images of Web pages are for demonstration purposes ontv and represent samples which were available at the time of publication Actual Web page content will vary Whenever you see the help icon in the upper right corner of your Appliance screen licking on it accesses addtional help What is the MSN Companion ote in the event you i not sgn up for MSN Companion service atthe ime of purchase please 888 765 2411 now Your Home Internet Appliance is built on state of the art technology to be easy to use fast and reliable The addition of the MSN Companion makes your Appliance the premier device for accessing the Internet The MSN Companion is a powerful tool that will access the Internet allow you to send and receive e mail and search the Web After you plug in the power cord this is the screen that displays Pa cime rcc zin Som MSN Understanding the Toolbar Companion od onthe btm pa af e even Clk Features bution on the toolbar to move around the tour This overview of basic MSN Companion features will heip you complete e gira pecie Sls you ned to surf the p Pla uc iere na So
57. the is fully seated The printer cartridge is out of lack ink Replace the printer cartridge Refer to printer manufacturer s documentation The print cartridge may be out af ink Replace the cartridge Refer to the printer manufacturer s documentation The cartridge nozzle may be blocked Be sure the tape covering the of he printer cartridge s removed Refer to the printer manufacturer s documentation The printer cartridge may be running out of Replace cartridge Refer to the printer manufacturer s documentation Some images are too large to print f you were printing in color ty printing the page again in black and white Mote Fr addtional troubleshooting assistance on your printer also refer othe manufacturer s documentation eam Pla uc iere eir AS So Troubleshooting continued Agplance wil not tum on Power Check that the power cable plugged into wal oue Check that the power indicator ight is on If nat the wall ott or may be bad The wall is bad outlet by connecting a diferent lecrical device to the outiet Sound is too low ar too high Sound s distorted Speakers may be damaged Speakers Use the volume conto buttons on the keyboard to change the volume level The volume may be set too high Use the volume control buttons on the keyboard to change the volume level
58. the recipient and send it through the Web You can send and receive e mail to and from anyone in the world who bas an e mail account Your MSN Companion mail service looks like this Pa Hee rcc anm Som E mail Addresses Just as you need a home address city street number and zip code to send and receive mail through the post office you need an e mail address to send and receive mail on the Web E mail addresses are writen in a very specifie Be sure the e mail address you ener contains no spaces and has a period afier the server name Dashes and underscores may be used Capital letters maybe required Ask the email recipient exactly how to write his or her e mail address Fou can also lok up e mail addresses directory On the Web this directory ir called the White Pages Understanding E mail Addresses An e mail address typically begins with your name or whatever name nickname you want to use and ends with the name of your service provider The symbol separates the wo components For example John Doe s address could be Johndoed compag net Type a period to separate the server name from the identifier which defines the type of site The following table lists some current identifiers and descriptions More identifiers are being created every day Intent service company Company or commercial ste or service Company or commercia se or service
59. ty for the product support telephone number identify this product refer to the Part Series or Model number found on the product Telecom Network Approvals Telecom Network Approvals The telocommunications device in your computer is approved or connection to the telephone network in the countries whose approval markings are indicated on the product label located on the bottom of the unit Additional country approvals may be found on the Compaq web site To view these approvals visit http www compaq com and perform a site search for the Words telecom network approvals If a selection is available for your product you may view and print the approval marks or numbers Selecting a country other than the one in which you are currently located may cause your modem to be configured in a way that violate the telecommunication regulations iaws of that country In addition your modem may not function properly if the correct country selection is not made If when selecting a country a message appears that states that the country is not supported the modem is not approved for use in this country and thus should ot be used U S Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 ofthe FCC rules Located the bottom of the computer is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you m
60. u received at the time of purchase The member name may be labeled MemberID and the member password may be labeled Member Password in your confirmation letter eam PAA Keme er a AS So 35 MSN Companion Registration continued ES The stronger your password the harder it wil be for others to guess Here are some tips for creating a strong password Dont use single words that you can find in the dictionary Instead merge two or more Words together Use a combination of uppercase letters lowercase letters and numbers Don t choose words or numbers that might be for a stranger to guess Don t use your birth date your spouse s name your phone number or other similar words or numbers Don t write your password on anything Ifyou do write your password somewhere be sure to putit in a safe place Choose a New Member Password To protect your privacy you need to choose a new secret password A password ensures that only authorized users can use your Appliance to check e mail and send instant messages When you have confirmed your new secret password press the continue button Pa Hee lucc aim Som MSN Companion Select Your Time Zone Registration ompanion needs to know what time zone you live in so continued irean keep tuc of e tine of dy The name for each time zone is also a link Move jour cursor over the words that
61. ust provide this information to your telephone company Ringer Equivalence Number The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect fo your telephone line and still have of those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most areas but not all the sum of the RENS of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of am Ce Telecom Network Approvals continued devices you may connect to your telephone line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company determine the maximum REN for your calling area The REN for this device is less than 1 08 An FCC Compliant 6 position modula plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible 6 position modular jack which is FCC Part 68 Compliant ICyour telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If th
62. w signed up and ready to send e mail surf the World Wide Web and much more eam PAA Keme er a So sa Hoare one Pa Hee wer rcc Som Welcome to the Internet tee tao at isthe Internet 4 2 This chapter answers your basic questions about the Internet Whatistheinteret 4 2 Thischaper sions about th Intern Internet Addresses URLs Welcome to the Internet you are about to enter a very 43 exciting new world Screen Layout 4 4 Hyperlinks 45 Start Page 4 6 The Browser Toolbar 4 7 Search Engines 4 8 Error Messages 4 9 ma PAA Sa 1 What is the Internet The Internet is a network of computers linked by telephone lines and by other means of connection such as cable fiber optics and satellite The Internet is worldwide like the telephone system Computers on the Internet store and transmit documents pictures music and movies provided by computer users and services from all over the world When information a particular topic or on related topics is gathered into one location on the Internet the location is called a Web site Some Wb sites gather information about their visitors For privacy considerations choose the Wib sites you visit wise What Is the Web People tend to use the terms Internet Web and World Wide Web WWW interchangeably
63. ymbol into an e mal adress eng o e mail messages and other text bores on lows the insertion of special characters in some Web based applications cam PAA Keme rer irm So p Keyboard Basics continued Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll up and down on Web pages that are longer than can be viewed onthe screen Use the left and right arrow keys to view Web pages that are wider than the viewing When you scroll using these keys the page you are viewing moves up down or side to side in small increments When you use these keys within a text box they move the cursor within a line one character position ata time The on screen pointer icon is known as a cursor The Right Side of the Keyboard The following table describes the special function keys on the right side of the keyboard Begin Moves to the top of page or to the beginning ot a Ine in atent bor Page Up Moves page one screen closer to the top fa or to the beginning of a text box Page Dn Moves the page one screen closer tothe bottom of a pape or to the end ofa text box Moves the boton most portion ofthe page orto he end of a no in a text box Down Aow Moves one unit or ine down Up Arow Moves one unt or ine up Moves tothe left git row Maves to the right Back Displays previous page Displays the pape rome

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