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OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED LEGALNOTICE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 2
LEGAL NOTICE COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 3
of Your Appliance 1-5 The Safety and Comfort Guide 1-6 Caring for Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance 1-7 Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions . . . 1-7 Where Can I Find More Information 1-8 Accessing the Compaq Web Page 1-8 Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2-Getting Started - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 4
2-10 What' s on the Scroll Mouse 2-10 Using the Scroll Mouse 2-11 Drag and Drop Editing 2-12 Display Controls 2-13 Appliance Indicator Lights 2-13 On Screen Display Controls (OSD 2-13 Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 2-14 CONTENTS ii COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 5
4-2 What Do I Need in Order to Surf the Web 4-2 Internet Addresses (URLs 4-3 What Is a URL 4-3 Screen Layout 4-4 Moving Around the Screen 4-4 Hyperlinks 4-5 What is a Hyperlink 4-5 What Does a Hyperlink Look Like 4-5 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS iii - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 6
a Link Attachment 5-7 Reading or Viewing an E-mail Attachment 5-7 Types of Attachments You Can Receive 5-8 Personalizing E-mail Messages 5-9 Electronic Body Language 5-9 Internet Etiquette 5-10 Rules of the Road 5-10 CONTENTS iv COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 7
Should I Keep 6-5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping 6-6 Shopping Safely on the Internet 6-6 Let' s Go Shopping 6-7 Shopping Online-How Is It Done 6-7 Online Chapter 7 Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS v - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 8
Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-5 Internet 9-6 Printer 9-7 Power 9-8 Speakers 9-8 System 9-8 Appendix A-1 Telecom Network Approvals A-3 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 A-5 Index CONTENTS vi COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 9
. In fact, your Appliance actually will get better over time! This guide will help you: ➜ Get acquainted with the features of your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Maintain your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance and solve problems if they occur. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 10
basic information about your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance, or you can scan the guide for information on instructions. Graphics help you visualize the task and validate what you are doing, as you do it. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 11
Tip your Appliance easier and faster. See also ... Another document or another page in this document has related information. L Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm, loss of life, damage to equipment, or loss of data. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 12
on text conventions, see the Features chapter in this guide or the online Help. Special Text Used in This Guide Text Conventions ➜ Keyboard key names appear in bold type appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 13
pool. ➜ Avoid using the Appliance during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. ➜ Do not use the Appliance to report a gas leak if the Appliance is in the vicinity of the leak. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 14
information, refer to the Safety and Comfort Guide included with your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable the Appliance and to all optional external peripherals, such as a printer, mouse, or speakers. 1-6 INTRODUCTION COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 15
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. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-7 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 16
online help center ➜ Link to Compaq for purchasing Appliance options and accessories ➜ Other exciting links to products, services, and information In addition to the Getting Started guide, two other printed guides are included with your new iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Both provide important user - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 17
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 IA-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 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 18
are active as soon as you begin using your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance. Note: The Appliance monitor screen enters sleep mode (turns black) when left idle. Press the on/off button on the keyboard to refresh the screen. Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance What's in Front? What's in - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 19
Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) What's on the Right Side? COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-3 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 20
Keyboard The Appliance keyboard is easy to use. Most of the keys are identical to those found on a typewriter. Note: This keyboard must be used only with the iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 receiver. It is not suitable for the office workplace. 2-4 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 21
an e-mail address Ctrl Allows editing of e-mail messages and other text boxes Alt Allows the insertion of special characters in some Web-based applications COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-5 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 22
line down. Moves one unit or line up. Moves to the left. Moves to the right. Displays the previous page. Displays the next page. 2-6 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 23
Page has daily news, and it links to a variety of MSN™ services. Accesses your MSN Hotmail™ account. Searches the Internet for key words with Microsoft™ Search. Go to a favorite Web site by , and national weather information. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-7 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 24
travel sites for business and leisure travel information. n Provides maps to your destinations and stepby-step instructions for getting there. p Connects to health and medical information sites. q Lets your fingers do the walking through your online Yellow Pages! COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 25
, press the Print ˚ button shown on the graphic. 2. Select from the following options: • Print the page. • Print the page in black and white. • Get help. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-9 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 26
Meet the Mouse Your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 comes with a scroll mouse designed for comfortable right or left-handed use. The scroll mouse directs the cursor . Use the scroll wheel to move quickly up and down through an e-mail or Web site. 2-10 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 27
selection. The selected text is highlighted. Release the button. Within a text box, selected text can be: • Cut: Press Ctrl + X • Copied: Press Ctrl + C • Pasted: Press Ctrl + V COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-11 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 28
, click the selection and hold the left or right mouse button down as you drag it to its new location. 5. Release the button. 2-12 FEATURES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 29
. Display Controls Appliance Indicator Lights On Screen Display (OSD) Controls On screen display controls (OSD) let you personalize the monitor settings. These adjustments appear on the screen when you press the menu button. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED FEATURES - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 30
. See also ... For more information on OSD monitor settings, refer to the Compaq iPAQ Internet Appliance IA-2 online User Guide. 2-14 FEATURES 2. Press the menu button again. The decrease/ increase bar Press the exit button to save the setting and exit the menu. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 31
Home Internet Appliance IA-2, you're ready to get online and experience the amazing new world known as the Internet. This chapter covers the following: ➜ Using my Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance ➜ Introducing the MSN Companion ➜ Registration for MSN Companion services COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 32
did not sign up for MSN Companion service at the time of purchase, please call 888-765-2411 now. Your Home Internet Appliance is built on state-of-the-art of your Appliance screen, clicking on it accesses additional help. 3-2 GETTING ONLINE COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 33
skip tour go back continue What it does Come back to the tour later Go back to the previous screen Go to the next screen COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED GETTING ONLINE 3-3 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 34
arrow to display the selection. Click on an item in the list to select it. Input box: Type in a word or phrase and click go! COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 35
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? If you do not, skip Password" in your confirmation letter. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED GETTING ONLINE 3-5 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 36
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. 3-6 GETTING ONLINE COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 37
Numbers To call the Internet, MSN Companion tries to dial two different phone numbers. Tip To avoid long distance phone charges, double-check with your phone company to determine that these phone numbers are local to you. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED GETTING ONLINE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 38
way if the first number is unavailable, you can connect using this number. Choose Internet Phone Number #2 Find a second phone number that you know is a local call. Click that phone number then click the continue button. 3-8 GETTING ONLINE COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 39
MSN Companion Registration (continued) Take a moment to write down your e-mail address information. You're Done You've done it! You're now signed up and ready to send e-mail, surf the World Wide Web, and much more. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED GETTING ONLINE 3-9 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 40
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has its own language. This chapter answers your basic questions about the Internet and provides step-by-step instructions for surfing the Web. Welcome to the Internet-you are about to enter a very exciting new world! COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO THE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 42
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 or other type of connection. ➜ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) serves - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 43
you know the URL of a particular site, you can type it into the text box in the center of the browser toolbar and go there. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO THE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 44
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 to scroll the page up and down more quickly. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 45
under it. ➜ A 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. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO THE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 46
settings, and others. Provides detailed information about using your Appliance and announcements about your Internet service. Keeps track of new e-mail and of instant messaging Web pages are a click away. 4-6 WELCOME TO THE INTERNET COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 47
to your electronic mail box. You can easily send mail to and receive mail from anyone on the Internet. Messenger is a fast, fun, and easy way to stay in touch with your friends online. can do with the Web page you are viewing. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO THE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 48
" 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 on how to search. 4-8 WELCOME TO THE INTERNET COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 49
you surf the Web. In most cases, an error message does not indicate any problem with your Appliance. If an error message displays, you can click Tell me more to learn prevents unauthorized persons from accessing a Web page COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO THE - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 50
4-10 WELCOME TO THE INTERNET COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 51
5-3 E-mail Messages, 5-4 E-mail Attachments, 5-7 Personalizing E-mail Messages, 5-9 Internet Etiquette, 5-10 Communicating electronically with friends, family, and co-workers is a vital is also a section on e-mail etiquette. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED E-MAIL 5-1 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 52
(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 an e-mail account. Your MSN™ Companion mail service looks like this: 5-2 E-MAIL COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 53
.no Description Internet service company Company or commercial site or service Company or commercial site or service Educational institution Government site or service Non-profit organization France United Kingdom (UK) Italy Germany Belgium Norway COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 54
to do and makes it easy to keep up with friends and family near and far. Tip Your Appliance knows when you are at the end of a line of text and automatically moves down to the next can you retrieve mail you have discarded from the trash can. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 55
. You can delete e-mail 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 until you are ready to read it. There are several different ways to get to your mail box: ➜ - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 56
'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. 5-6 E-MAIL COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 57
Reading or Viewing an E-mail Attachment If an e-mail message contains an attachment that your Home Internet Appliance can display, this picture or text file appears at the end of the message for some of room to store your e-mails. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED E-MAIL 5-7 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 58
message .au Sound Click on link In addition to the MSN Companion-supported attachments above, your Appliance also supports the viewing of the following e-mail attachments and more: 5-8 E-MAIL link Click on link Click on link Click on link COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 59
you can use: Abbreviations Meaning By the way Grinning In my humble opinion Rolling on the floor laughing Laughing out loud COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED E-MAIL 5-9 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 60
a new way to communicate, new rules have evolved. These rules are the Internet form of etiquette called Netiquette. Internet Etiquette Rules of the Road As we expect other drivers to observe the rules if you sent it to others. 5-10 E-MAIL COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 61
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. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED ONLINE SHOPPING 6-1 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 62
commerce (electronic commerce or EC) is the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet, especially on the World Wide Web. In practice, this term and a and selling ➜ The security of business transactions 6-2 ONLINE SHOPPING COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 63
people from 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. (A protocol - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 64
about buying safely online: ➜ Better Business Bureau: http://www.bbb.org ➜ Consumer Information Center: http://pueblo.gsa.gov ➜ Consumer World: http:// consumerworld.org 6-4 ONLINE SHOPPING COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 65
attempt to resolve a problem with 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 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED ONLINE SHOPPING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 66
be used before doing business. Tips for Safe Online Shopping Shopping Safely on the Internet Compaq offers these tips for safe online shopping: ➜ Never give a credit card number to get a refund if a problem arises. 6-6 ONLINE SHOPPING COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 67
Refer to Chapter 7 of this guide for more information. Let's Go 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. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 68
the store's home page. Click an item in the listing to go to that part of the store. Pictures and Colored Text Links can also appear as colored text or pictures. Click the words or the pictures to continue exploring the store. 6-8 ONLINE SHOPPING COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 69
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. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED ONLINE SHOPPING 6-9 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 70
6-10 ONLINE SHOPPING COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 71
In This Chapter Settings, 7-2 Favorites, 7-3 This chapter describes how to customize some of the features of your Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 by using the Settings option and the Favorites button. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS 7-1 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 72
your login password and other account information to maintain your user safety and security. You can also set a password to prevent unauthorized use when the Appliance is on. 7-2 CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 73
by typing the new name in the text box. 5. Click add to favorites to add the link, or click cancel if you change your mind. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS 7-3 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 74
7-4 CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 75
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 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 76
How Do I Connect the Mouse? 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. 8-2 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 77
the graphic. Make sure that your cable is seated properly. 3. Plug the printer power cord into a power outlet. It is not necessary to unplug your Appliance from its power source before connecting your printer. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-3 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 78
Connecting External Speakers Although your Appliance comes with built-in speakers, the installation of external stereo speakers allows you the information that came with the speakers to adjust the speaker volume. 8-4 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 79
9 Getting Help In This Chapter Where Do I Find Help?, 9-2 Troubleshooting, 9-4 This chapter provides solutions for many common Appliance-related issues and advice about when to contact technical support. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED GETTING HELP 9-1 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 80
The online Getting Started Guide ➜ FAQs ➜ Services and Support information ➜ Warranty ➜ Compaq.com ➜ Link back to the MSN help center ➜ Links for purchasing a printer and for online printer Help ➜ Link to Compaq for purchasing Compaq iPAQ Home Internet Appliance IA-2 options and accessories ➜ Other - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 81
a 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 of Warranty for details. The warranty includes a phone number to call for assistance. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 82
is typed correctly. • Check the cable between the keyboard and your Appliance. Make sure the cable is fully seated. • Press and hold the System Reset button located behind the translucent door on the front of your Appliance. 9-4 GETTING HELP COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 83
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Text is dim or difficult to read. Screen is blank. Colors Appliance. Make sure the cable is fully seated. • Position keyboard on a stable surface. • Check that all the rubber feet are intact on the bottom of the keyboard. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2- - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 84
Refresh to try again, or wait until a later time to access the site. • Your connection may be slow because of a noisy phone line. Move the Appliance to another location or try connecting to a different phone line. 9-6 GETTING HELP COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 85
the printer manufacturer's documentation. • The cartridge nozzle may be blocked. Be sure the tape covering the nozzle of the printer For additional troubleshooting assistance on your printer, also refer to the manufacturer's documentation. COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 86
outlet is bad. Test the outlet by Service Provider. See the documentation that came with your speakers. Symptom Appliance Appliance. • If pressing the System Reset button does not reset the Appliance, the keyboard may need replacement. 9-8 GETTING HELP COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 87
Protection Act of 1991, A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. COMPAQ IPAC HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-1 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 88
: No product support is available when you call the number above. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for the product support telephone number. To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. APPENDIX-2 COMPAQ IPAC HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 89
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 not be used. U.S. five (5.0). To be certain of the number of COMPAQ IPAC HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-3 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 90
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 tariffs. APPENDIX-4 COMPAQ IPAC HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 91
of the business or entity or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business or entity or individual. COMPAQ IPAC HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-5 - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 92
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options 4-7 search the web 4-7 skip tour 3-3 start 4-7 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED C cables A-2 Caution notices defined 1-3 Certificate of Warranty 9-3 Checkbox 3-4 Compaq Help and Inormation Web page 92 Compaq Web site 4-3 computer safety 1-7 Confirm Member Information - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 94
print 2-5, 2-7 start 4-7 weather 2-7 Input box 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 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 95
problems 9-5 right side 2-6 L Left Arrow 2-6 Link 3-4 Links 6-8 lock icon 6-3 M mail button 5-6 member ID 3-5 member password 3-5 microphone 2-13 Microsoft Hotmail 5-2 modem 4-2 mouse connecting 8-2 MSN Companion 3-2 features 3-3 Internet phone numbers 3-7, 3-8 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 96
of contents home page 6-8 technical support contacting 9-4 time 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 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED - Compaq iPAQ IA-2 | User Guide - Page 97
W Warning notices defined 1-3 warranty 9-3 Web site securing 6-3 Web sites adding favorites 7-3 Compaq 4-3 shortcuts 7-3 COMPAQ IPAQ HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE IA-2-GETTING STARTED INDEX 5
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