Compaq PC Personal Computer User manual

Accessorize your PC* HP Home & Home Office Store

Expand the use of your

PC with HP-tested and approved accessories.

Visit hpshopping.com to see our entire selection of accessories.

Everything you need to take your computing to the next level.

HP wireless

USB keyboard and mouse combo

P2360AA#ABA

Move freely without miles of cables

(from $49.99)

HP USB 5-button wired optical mouse

P2352AA#ABA

Designer shape fits left and right hands

(from $19.99)

HP wireless rechargeable optical mouse

PP034AA#ABA

Charger cradle ensures your wireless mouse is always ready

(from $49.99)

HP LightScribe

DVD+R 8X max**, 10-pack

P5329AA#ABA

Emblaze your own personalized, silk screenquality labels directly on your DVDs

(from $19.99)

HP VGA Webcam with integrated microphone

PG088AA#ABA

Ideal for videoconferencing and instant messaging

(from $39.99)

Available at www.hpshopping.com In Canada: www.hpshopping.ca/dtaccessories

Printed in

*Pricing and availability valid in the U.S. only

**Actual speed may vary

Copyright © 2001–2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Programs and offers in this brochure are subject to change without notice. Your actual system contents may vary.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Microsoft and Windows are U.S. trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Thank you for purchasing a

Compaq Presario PC.

Explore many of the features of your new PC, and learn about additional products and services to help you get the most from your computing experience.

My Compaq Presario PC

HP Total Care — Award-winning support for award-winning technology

All Compaq products come with HP Total Care service and support. Worry-free. Hassle-free.

Always there when you need it.

Convenient service and support, designed just for you

• Quick, courteous answers to your Compaq product questions

• Toll-free 24/7 support from certified HP technicians

• Prompt real-time chat or e-mail responses in as fast as 1 hour

Protect your PC investment now.

Why wait?

HP House Call at your doorstep

Enjoy total convenience with

2-year or 3-year in-home repair* and service for your new Compaq Presario PC.

Support online, on the phone, or in your home.

To learn more about HP Total Care offerings, visit www.hp.com/go/totalcare in the U.S. or www.hp.ca/pccare in Canada.

HP Total Care

Extended Service Plans

What will you do when the unexpected catches you off guard and your HP warranty has expired? Relax, and rest assured! Simply purchase the HP Total Care Extended Service

Plan that fits your needs.

• Up to 3-year parts and labor coverage

• 24/7 manufacturer-direct service and support

• HP Express Repair**

• HP Accidental Damage Protection

• HP Next-Day Exchange***

Get total peace of mind!

To purchase any HP Total Care Extended Service

Plan or to find out more call:

866/234-1377

In Canada: 877/231-4351

* Need will be determined by an HP Support representative. Customer may be required to run system self-test programs or correct reported faults upon telephone advice. On-site services are provided only if the issue cannot be corrected remotely. HP House Call is not available for customized (made to order) PC products or notebook PCs.

** Does not include transportation time, holidays, or weekends.

*** When call is received before 2 p.m. local time, depending on geographic location.

HP House Call, Accidental Damage Protection, Express Repair, and Next-Day Exchange are not available in Canada.

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Start your wireless network with Linksys

Start your wireless network with Linksys

Share your high-speed Internet connection, files, printing, and more — all without stringing wires! The Linksys

Wireless-G Broadband Router is an all-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and 54 Mbps wireless-G access point. Almost 5 times faster than

802.11b, it can also interoperate with any

802.11b device (at 11 Mbps).

Add a Linksys Wireless-G USB Network

Adapter to your desktop, and connect it to a wireless network at up to 54 Mbps, without opening the case. The adapter plugs easily into a USB 2.0 port and is also compatible with wireless-B networks

(at 11 Mbps). It’s the easy way to connect your desktop to a high-speed wireless network!

Valid in the U.S. only

Available at www.hpshopping.com

Rev up your new PC with a memory upgrade

With the combination of your new PC and a power-packing memory upgrade, you can easily work with multiple programs at the same time, and handle graphic-heavy software and games. From the

Internet surfer to the gamer, more memory means better performance. Your software responds more quickly, and you can run several programs at once without annoying time lags.

Visit the memory store at www.hp.com/go/hpmemory today, and use the online memory configurator to customize your PC to fit your needs perfectly. You’ll find special deals on high-quality DRAM and

DDR memory upgrades. Our HP memory has been specifically tested and qualified for your Compaq Presario PC.

Valid in the U.S. only

Available at www.hp.com/go/hpmemory

Easy Internet Sign-up, the quick way to find an ISP!

• Have you ever wished there were a quick way to get online with quality dial-up and broadband Internet service providers* (ISPs) that work with your PC?

• Have you wondered how leading dial-up and broadband ISP offers compare?

• Have you ever wished that your dial-up and broadband Internet connection were faster, since you do loads of Web surfing and e-mail?

• Are you tired of waiting for music, video, or software applications to download from a dial-up connection?

• Are you interested in learning about high-speed, broadband

Internet connectivity options?

If so, let Easy Internet Sign-up help you decide. With your purchase of a Compaq Presario PC, you are entitled to take advantage of special Internet access offers. Easy Internet Sign-up arranges preselected Internet connectivity services in easy-to-view categories, making it simple to compare options and sign up for a new ISP account or transfer an existing one.

* Internet access requires a separately purchased service contract.

Represents only those ISPs with whom HP has a relationship.

Click on your PC desktop

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/Online Services/Easy Internet Sign-up

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Important information about protecting your PC on the Internet!

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Norton Internet Security

™

2006 is preinstalled!

The HP Easy Setup wizard guides you through the simple Norton

Internet Security setup process. If for some reason you do not complete the Easy Setup steps, please follow the steps below to set up the product after you’ve established an Internet service account.

Enjoy your connection to the world.

We know you are excited about your new PC and eager to start exploring all that the Internet has to offer. HP wants your PC to be safe online, so we have preinstalled a 60-day subscription of

Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security 2006 software.

This software gives you the confidence to travel the Internet like never before, with enhanced protection from viruses, hackers, spyware, and spam.

1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to launch the Configuration Wizard.

2. Click the Next button and follow the instructions to:

Perform post-installation tasks, including running

LiveUpdate™, scanning for viruses, and scheduling weekly scans of local hard drives.

3. On the Summary page, click Finish.

Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet.

Your copy of Norton Internet Security 2006 comes with a 60-day subscription to security updates to help keep you protected from new and emerging online threats such as spyware and viruses.

You'll be notified before your complimentary subscription expires.

Be sure to renew the subscription to keep your PC protected against new Internet risks.

Click on your PC desktop

Get live weather on your new PC

WeatherBug comes preinstalled on your new PC

WeatherBug, a safe and secure desktop application, delivers the most accurate weather on your PC. Get live, local weather from the

WeatherBug proprietary network of more than 8,000 weather stations including: live radar, forecasts, and severe weather alerts for any city in the U.S. Each day, millions of people rely on WeatherBug to plan their day with confidence.

Valid in the U.S. only

Internet access required and sold separately.

Go to: Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug

HP Personal Media Drive — transportable hard drive

You’ve spent years collecting your digital memories. Don’t take a chance. Back them up!

The HP Personal Media Drive protects your treasured videos, photos, music, and recorded television shows.

• Instant additional storage for your

Compaq desktop or notebook PC

High-capacity USB 2.0 transportable hard drive.

• Stylish, compact design

A stand-alone external hard disk drive with power supply and USB cable.

• Elegant solution

Attractive, small form factor with brushed aluminum case. Has built-in fan and Kensington security lock connection (security cable sold separately) for desktop use.

• Software that makes transfers and

backups easy

Sonic BackUp MyPC Special Edition included.

Sold separately

Available at www.hpshopping.com

In Canada: www.hpshopping.ca/dtaccessories

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Sonic MyDVD Plus

Create, share, and preserve your memories on DVD and CD — in a snap!*

MyDVD Plus has all the tools you need to be your own movie producer. Whether you are new to disc authoring or are an advanced user, creating movie or photo slide-show CDs and DVDs has never been easier.

Make your own Hollywood-style DVDs

• Make DVDs with motion-video menus and animated button

thumbnails

• Create 16:9 widescreen movies

• Edit previously created

DVDs using OpenDVD

Create amazing slide shows

• Drag and drop for instant

• Add scanned images

and digital photos

Import and capture

• Capture from digital

still cameras, DV, and Digital8 devices

• Capture from MPEG and analog capture devices

* Select models only.

Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.

Go to: Start/All Programs/Sonic/MyDVD Plus

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus

Burning CDs and DVDs has never been so simple!*

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus includes the powerful features you need to burn CDs and DVDs, make exact copies, and create disc images with just a few clicks of the mouse.

• Burn all your media to disc, including music, photos, video, and data.

• Use the intuitive interface for quick drag-and-drop burning.

• Easily create your own custom music CDs.

• Create Jukebox CDs and DVDs with your favorite songs.

• Instantly make copies of your CDs and DVDs.

• Create disc images to save to your hard disk drive.

• Protect your favorite tracks, images, files, and folders with quick and easy file archiving.

* Select models only.

Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.

Go to: Start/All Programs/Sonic/DigitalMedia Home

The Compaq home page by AOL

The Internet browser that comes with your PC is pre-configured to install the Compaq/AOL home page.*

The Compaq/AOL home page brings you great Web experiences:

• Updated world and national news you need, when you need it

• Headlines, gossip, and rumors from the world of entertainment

• Weather updates

• On-demand video and music

• Quick access to

My Presario Club site

The Compaq home page by AOL makes it easy for families to stay more informed and more in touch by providing unparalleled products and services.

*Internet access required and sold separately. Valid in the U.S. only.

Click on you desktop

Or set your default home page to compaq-desktop.aol.com

Netscape Browser

HP and Netscape bring you the browser with more security choices than any other browser.

• Netscape watches for known dangerous and fraudulent Web sites and warns you before you land on one.

• Manage and access multiple e-mail accounts through the browser.

• Have the headlines from your favorite sites fed right into the browser toolbar.

Choose the Netscape Browser when you set up your Compaq Presario PC

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/Netscape/Netscape Browser

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My Presario Club

Cool ideas! Tips! Tricks! Speed!

My Presario Club is a secure Web site especially for Compaq consumers like you.

On the home page and in the many subject pages you will find projects, special offers, support information, and security tips to make your experience with your Compaq Presario

PC rewarding and pleasurable. Visit

www.mypresarioclub.com

Or press the

Q

key on your keyboard for quick access to the

Club home page.

Compaq Connections

Compaq Connections is a service included with your

PC that sends you information, tips, ideas, and offers especially designed for Compaq Presario PC customers.*

Based on your content preferences, Compaq Connections keeps you informed about:

• Some of the most critical support issues.

• Applications already included on your PC.

• Available software upgrades.

• Products and services to help avoid PC problems and enhance your PC experience.

• Online surveys that allow you to give feedback to HP.

You may have already activated Compaq Connections when you first set up your PC. Messages, such as the one pictured, are delivered automatically via the Internet and display on your Windows desktop.

Messages are sent based on your PC model — you don’t need to provide any of your personal information.

Valid in the U.S. only *Internet access required and sold separately.

Visit www.mypresarioclub.com

Go to: Start/All Programs/PC Help & Tools/Compaq Connections

AmericanGreetings.com

eBay

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or searching for a funny way to say hello, an

AmericanGreetings.com

Membership is the perfect way for friends and family to stay close throughout the year. Become a

Member today, and receive a complimentary 30-day trial and

10% off the regular subscription price!

As an AmericanGreetings.com Member, you can:

• Access thousands of exclusive eCards and printable projects

• Personalize any item with your own photos, message, and more

• Receive e-mail reminders for any birthday or event you choose

• Send any eCard up to a year in advance

• E-mail and print unlimited greetings for one low price

For a limited time sign up for a 30-day trial of an AmericanGreetings.com Membership. You must have Internet access and provide a valid e-mail address and a valid credit or check card to obtain an AmericanGreetings.com Membership. If you do not cancel during the trial period, the payment method supplied is billed $25.99 (price subject to change) on the first day after the end of your trial, for the rest of your one year membership. To cancel at any time during your trial period, you may e-mail [email protected] or call 800/711-4474.

Shop on eBay right from your desktop!

Find the great deals awaiting you on the latest fashions, fabulous jewelry, hard-to-find collectibles — just about everything you need for home or business. Experience the thrill of the auction, or choose items you can buy on the spot. Find out why millions of people worldwide love shopping and selling on eBay. It’s fast, fun, and easy.

To become a Member today, visit www.americangreetings.com/mypresario

Internet access required and sold separately.

Click on your PC desktop to get started today!

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Quicken New User Edition 2006

Quicken 2006

Preinstalled on your new HP PC!

Quicken New User Edition* is the easiest way to start organizing your finances and it’s free for new Quicken users. Existing Quicken users can unlock to Quicken Deluxe or Premier Editions from within Quicken New

User Edition instantly at a great price.

Track, balance, and budget your finances in minutes!

Track: See Where Your Money Goes:

• Easy step-by-step setup

• Automatically categorize expenses

• Create “One-Click” spending reports

Balance: Keep Your Records Up-to-Date:

• Balance your checkbook

• Download bank and credit card transactions*

• Quickly connect to your bank and credit card sites: Quicken works with over 2,900 financial institutions.* You’ll have complete, up-to-date records without the effort.

Budget: Set a Budget that Works:

• Create and manage your budget

• Pay your bills online*

• Write or print checks

• Transfer data to TurboTax*

* Designed for new users, this version does not import data files from previous versions of Quicken. Online features require Internet access and are subject to change. Services vary among participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions, and fees. 2,900 participating financial institutions as of 11/1/2005. TurboTax and Quicken Bill Pay subscription sold separately. Some features may not be available in Canada.

Click on your PC desktop

Special Adobe software deals

Special offers are now available to HP customers from Adobe to help you get the most out of your new PC

Whether you’re a digital imaging novice, enthusiast, or professional, work with software that lets you create without limits, get more done quickly and easily, and always achieve high-quality results.

Your new Compaq Presario PC comes bundled with Adobe Reader. These special offers now available make it a perfect time to experience the power of Adobe Acrobat to create Adobe PDF documents. Although

Acrobat Elements is only available through volume licensing, this special offer allows you to purchase it today for just U.S. $39.95.

Special offers on Acrobat Standard and

Acrobat Professional are also available.

Offers valid in U.S. and Canada only. Special pricing subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

To take advantage of these great offers, visit this special Adobe Store page for HP customers at www.adobe.com/offer/115501

Yahoo! Toolbar — The Web at your fingertips 60-day Microsoft Office trial

Congratulations!

Your new PC comes fully loaded with Yahoo!

Toolbar so you’re just one click away from your favorite sites.

Yahoo! Toolbar makes it easy to:

• Protect your PC from annoying pop-ups

• Know instantly when new Yahoo! Mail arrives

• Quickly sign-in to Yahoo! Messenger and change your IM status with one-click

• Use tabs to navigate to open Web pages

• Click the HP button to get instant access to support & great deals for your PC

• Search from anywhere on the Web

is already in your

Internet Explorer browser. Try it now!

Click on your PC desktop

Try Microsoft Office 2003 at no cost for 60 days

Here’s your chance to try out the latest Microsoft ®

Office Student and

Teacher Edition 2003 at no cost for 60 days. This fully functional trial version of Microsoft Office has these great features:

• Enhanced Microsoft

Outlook and improved e-mail features.

• Spam filtering and virus protection in Outlook.

• Compatible with existing Microsoft Office 97,

Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP documents.

• Ease of use with task panes and online assistance and training.

• Quick and easy sharing of your created documents on the go, at work, or at home.

Internet service required and sold separately. Full product version sold separately. Your new PC includes a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003. You can initiate your trial by clicking the Try Microsoft

Office for 60 days icon on your desktop or from the Start menu. A setup screen opens and prompts you to enter your trial product key. You can find your key on the Microsoft Product Identifier Card distributed with your PC. Thirty days before the trial period ends, you will receive reminder messages indicating the date that the trial expires. You can convert your trial version into a full version by purchasing a perpetual license at a participating reseller or online. You can convert either during the trial period or after the trial has expired. If you choose not to convert your trial to the full product, the software goes into reduced functionality mode after the trial period expires. In reduced functionality mode you can continue to view and print files, but you cannot modify existing files or create and save new ones. Or, you may uninstall the trial software.

Click on your PC desktop

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Rhapsody: The #1-rated digital music service

Snapfish

One memory, infinite possibilities

with HP and Snapfish, get more out of your photos than ever before.

• Print at home or order professionally developed prints online

• Store and share your photos for free

• Create in minutes

Get 25 digital camera prints

FREE

Visit www.snapfish.com/hpdesktop2 to redeem this special offer today!

Offer expires 6/30/08

HP Photosmart Premier

Located in one simple-to-use package, it is all the help you’ll need to make working with your digital images and video clips fun and easy.

HP Photosmart Premier software has integrated viewing, organizing, editing, printing, backup, and sharing capabilities. You can even burn your memories to CDs and DVDs to archive and share with others.

* Offer good for new Snapfish members only. New account must be created at Web address above. S&H charges apply.

Valid in the U.S. only. The Snapfish logo is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

To access Snapfish on your PC, go to: Start/All Programs/Snapfish for your photos

Protect your precious memories

HP Photosmart Premier software automatically creates a digital negative of your pictures and saves them in a secure place on your hard disk drive. Delete a photo you want back later? No problem.

Simply click the “revert to original” task, and your photo is as good as new.

Go to: Start/All Programs/HP/HP Photosmart Premier

Rhapsody’s music jukebox software is included on your new PC. Rhapsody is packed with everything you need to get the most out of your digital music collection. Use it to manage your existing MP3 collection PLUS any music you purchase.

Rhapsody also comes with:

• 25 full-length streams per month — FREE*

• An online library of 1,500,000+ songs

• The power to mix and burn CDs

• Completely ad-free radio stations

* Streaming music requires Internet access, sold separately. Available in the U.S. only. Certain terms apply.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks and registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

Click on your PC desktop

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/HP Rhapsody to start enjoying music today.

The best in online games

HP Games has over 25 of the coolest games already installed on your PC, and over 100 games are just a click away using your PC’s desktop game console. There’s something fun, exciting, and suitable for everyone in your home.

Be prepared, though — these are not your average games!

HP Games offers award-winning titles that are beautifully designed and easy to play! So sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh, but don’t say we didn’t warn you...

Click on your PC desktop

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/My HP Games

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Rhapsody: The #1-rated digital music service

Snapfish

One memory, infinite possibilities

with HP and Snapfish, get more out of your photos than ever before.

• Print at home or order professionally developed prints online

• Store and share your photos for free

• Create in minutes

Get 25 digital camera prints

FREE

Visit www.snapfish.com/hpdesktop2 to redeem this special offer today!

Offer expires 6/30/08

HP Photosmart Premier

Located in one simple-to-use package, it is all the help you’ll need to make working with your digital images and video clips fun and easy.

HP Photosmart Premier software has integrated viewing, organizing, editing, printing, backup, and sharing capabilities. You can even burn your memories to CDs and DVDs to archive and share with others.

* Offer good for new Snapfish members only. New account must be created at Web address above. S&H charges apply.

Valid in the U.S. only. The Snapfish logo is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

To access Snapfish on your PC, go to: Start/All Programs/Snapfish for your photos

Protect your precious memories

HP Photosmart Premier software automatically creates a digital negative of your pictures and saves them in a secure place on your hard disk drive. Delete a photo you want back later? No problem.

Simply click the “revert to original” task, and your photo is as good as new.

Go to: Start/All Programs/HP/HP Photosmart Premier

Rhapsody’s music jukebox software is included on your new PC. Rhapsody is packed with everything you need to get the most out of your digital music collection. Use it to manage your existing MP3 collection PLUS any music you purchase.

Rhapsody also comes with:

• 25 full-length streams per month — FREE*

• An online library of 1,500,000+ songs

• The power to mix and burn CDs

• Completely ad-free radio stations

* Streaming music requires Internet access, sold separately. Available in the U.S. only. Certain terms apply.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks and registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

Click on your PC desktop

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/Rhapsody to start enjoying music today.

The best in online games

HP Games has over 25 of the coolest games already installed on your PC, and over 100 games are just a click away using your PC’s desktop game console. There’s something fun, exciting, and suitable for everyone in your home.

Be prepared, though — these are not your average games!

HP Games offers award-winning titles that are beautifully designed and easy to play! So sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh, but don’t say we didn’t warn you...

Click on your PC desktop

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/My HP Games

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Quicken New User Edition 2006

Quicken 2006

Preinstalled on your new HP PC!

Quicken New User Edition* is the easiest way to start organizing your finances and it’s free for new Quicken users. Existing Quicken users can unlock to Quicken Deluxe or Premier Editions from within Quicken New

User Edition instantly at a great price.

Track, balance, and budget your finances in minutes!

Track: See Where Your Money Goes:

• Easy step-by-step setup

• Automatically categorize expenses

• Create “One-Click” spending reports

Balance: Keep Your Records Up-to-Date:

• Balance your checkbook

• Download bank and credit card transactions*

• Quickly connect to your bank and credit card sites: Quicken works with over 2,900 financial institutions.* You’ll have complete, up-to-date records without the effort.

Budget: Set a Budget that Works:

• Create and manage your budget

• Pay your bills online*

• Write or print checks

• Transfer data to TurboTax*

* Designed for new users, this version does not import data files from previous versions of Quicken. Online features require Internet access and are subject to change. Services vary among participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions, and fees. 2,900 participating financial institutions as of 11/1/2005. TurboTax and Quicken Bill Pay subscription sold separately. Some features may not be available in Canada.

Click on your PC desktop

Special Adobe software deals

Special offers are now available to HP customers from Adobe to help you get the most out of your new PC

Whether you’re a digital imaging novice, enthusiast, or professional, work with software that lets you create without limits, get more done quickly and easily, and always achieve high-quality results.

Your new Compaq Presario PC comes bundled with Adobe Reader. These special offers now available make it a perfect time to experience the power of Adobe Acrobat to create Adobe PDF documents. Although

Acrobat Elements is only available through volume licensing, this special offer allows you to purchase it today for just U.S. $39.95.

Special offers on Acrobat Standard and

Acrobat Professional are also available.

Offers valid in U.S. and Canada only. Special pricing subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

To take advantage of these great offers, visit this special Adobe Store page for HP customers at www.adobe.com/offer/115501

Yahoo! Toolbar — The Web at your fingertips 60-day Microsoft Office trial

Congratulations!

Your new PC comes fully loaded with Yahoo!

Toolbar .

Now you’re just one click away from all your favorite

Yahoo! Toolbar makes it easy to:

• Protect your PC from annoying pop-ups

• Know instantly when new Yahoo! Mail arrives

• Quickly sign-in to Yahoo! Messenger and change your IM status with one-click

• Use tabs to navigate to open Web pages

• Search from anywhere on the Web

sits right in your browser.

All you have to do is use it!

Click on your PC desktop or visit toolbar.yahoo.com to learn more

Try Microsoft Office 2003 at no cost for 60 days

Here’s your chance to try out the latest Microsoft ®

Office Student and

Teacher Edition 2003 at no cost for 60 days. This fully functional trial version of Microsoft Office has these great features:

• Enhanced Microsoft

Outlook and improved e-mail features.

• Spam filtering and virus protection in Outlook.

• Compatible with existing Microsoft Office 97,

Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP documents.

• Ease of use with task panes and online assistance and training.

• Quick and easy sharing of your created documents on the go, at work, or at home.

Internet service required and sold separately. Full product version sold separately. Your new PC includes a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003. You can initiate your trial by clicking the Try Microsoft

Office for 60 days icon on your desktop or from the Start menu. A setup screen opens and prompts you to enter your trial product key. You can find your key on the Microsoft Product Identifier Card distributed with your PC. Thirty days before the trial period ends, you will receive reminder messages indicating the date that the trial expires. You can convert your trial version into a full version by purchasing a perpetual license at a participating reseller or online. You can convert either during the trial period or after the trial has expired. If you choose not to convert your trial to the full product, the software goes into reduced functionality mode after the trial period expires. In reduced functionality mode you can continue to view and print files, but you cannot modify existing files or create and save new ones. Or, you may uninstall the trial software.

Click on your PC desktop

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My Presario Club

Cool ideas! Tips! Tricks! Speed!

My Presario Club is a secure Web site especially for Compaq consumers like you.

On the home page and in the many subject pages you will find projects, special offers, support information, and security tips to make your experience with your Compaq Presario

PC rewarding and pleasurable. Visit

www.mypresarioclub.com

Or press the

Q

key on your keyboard for quick access to the

Club home page.

Compaq Connections

Compaq Connections is a service included with your

PC that sends you information, tips, ideas, and offers especially designed for Compaq Presario PC customers.*

Based on your content preferences, Compaq Connections keeps you informed about:

• Some of the most critical support issues.

• Applications already included on your PC.

• Available software upgrades.

• Products and services to help avoid PC problems and enhance your PC experience.

• Online surveys that allow you to give feedback to HP.

You may have already activated Compaq Connections when you first set up your PC. Messages, such as the one pictured, are delivered automatically via the Internet and display on your Windows desktop.

Messages are sent based on your PC model — you don’t need to provide any of your personal information.

Valid in the U.S. only *Internet access required and sold separately.

Visit www.mypresarioclub.com

Go to: Start/All Programs/PC Help & Tools/Compaq Connections

AmericanGreetings.com

eBay

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or searching for a funny way to say hello, an

AmericanGreetings.com

Membership is the perfect way for friends and family to stay close throughout the year. Become a

Member today, and receive a complimentary 30-day trial and

10% off the regular subscription price!

As an AmericanGreetings.com Member, you can:

• Access thousands of exclusive eCards and printable projects

• Personalize any item with your own photos, message, and more

• Receive e-mail reminders for any birthday or event you choose

• Send any eCard up to a year in advance

• E-mail and print unlimited greetings for one low price

For a limited time sign up for a 30-day trial of an AmericanGreetings.com Membership. You must have Internet access and provide a valid e-mail address and a valid credit or check card to obtain an AmericanGreetings.com Membership. If you do not cancel during the trial period, the payment method supplied is billed $25.99 (price subject to change) on the first day after the end of your trial, for the rest of your one year membership. To cancel at any time during your trial period, you may e-mail [email protected] or call 800/711-4474.

Shop on eBay right from your desktop!

Find the great deals awaiting you on the latest fashions, fabulous jewelry, hard-to-find collectibles — just about everything you need for home or business. Experience the thrill of the auction, or choose items you can buy on the spot. Find out why millions of people worldwide love shopping and selling on eBay. It’s fast, fun, and easy.

To become a Member today, visit www.americangreetings.com/mypresario

Internet access required and sold separately.

Click on your PC desktop to get started today!

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Sonic MyDVD Plus

Create, share, and preserve your memories on DVD and CD — in a snap!*

MyDVD Plus has all the tools you need to be your own movie producer. Whether you are new to disc authoring or are an advanced user, creating movie or photo slide-show CDs and DVDs has never been easier.

Make your own Hollywood-style DVDs

• Make DVDs with motion-video menus and animated button

thumbnails

• Create 16:9 widescreen movies

• Edit previously created

DVDs using OpenDVD

Create amazing slide shows

• Drag and drop for instant

• Add scanned images

and digital photos

Import and capture

• Capture from digital

still cameras, DV, and Digital8 devices

• Capture from MPEG and analog capture devices

* Select models only.

Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.

Go to: Start/All Programs/Sonic/MyDVD Plus

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus

Burning CDs and DVDs has never been so simple!*

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus includes the powerful features you need to burn CDs and DVDs, make exact copies, and create disc images with just a few clicks of the mouse.

• Burn all your media to disc, including music, photos, video, and data.

• Use the intuitive interface for quick drag-and-drop burning.

• Easily create your own custom music CDs.

• Create Jukebox CDs and DVDs with your favorite songs.

• Instantly make copies of your CDs and DVDs.

• Create disc images to save to your hard disk drive.

• Protect your favorite tracks, images, files, and folders with quick and easy file archiving.

* Select models only.

Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.

Go to: Start/All Programs/Sonic/DigitalMedia Home

The Compaq home page by AOL

The Internet browser that comes with your PC is pre-configured to install the Compaq/AOL home page.*

The Compaq/AOL home page brings you great Web experiences:

• Updated world and national news you need, when you need it

• Headlines, gossip, and rumors from the world of entertainment

• Weather updates

• On-demand video and music

• Quick access to

My Presario Club site

The Compaq home page by AOL makes it easy for families to stay more informed and more in touch by providing unparalleled products and services.

*Internet access required and sold separately. Valid in the U.S. only.

Click on you desktop

Or set your default home page to compaq-desktop.aol.com

Netscape Browser

HP and Netscape bring you the browser with more security choices than any other browser.

• Netscape watches for known dangerous and fraudulent Web sites and warns you before you land on one.

• Manage and access multiple e-mail accounts through the browser.

• Have the headlines from your favorite sites fed right into the browser toolbar.

Choose the Netscape Browser when you set up your Compaq Presario PC

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/Netscape/Netscape Browser

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Important information about protecting your PC on the Internet!

Norton Internet Security

™

2006 is preinstalled!

HP Easy Setup wizard guides you through the simple Norton

Internet Security setup process. If for some reason you do not complete the Easy Setup steps, please follow the steps below to set up the product after you’ve established an Internet service account.

Enjoy your connection to the world.

We know you are excited about your new PC and eager to start exploring all that the Internet has to offer. HP wants your PC to be safe online, so they’ve preinstalled Symantec’s award-winning

Norton Internet Security 2006 software. This software gives you the confidence to travel the Internet like never before, with enhanced protection from viruses, hackers, spyware, and spam.

1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the system tray to launch the Configuration Wizard.

2. Click the Next button and follow the instructions to:

Perform post-installation tasks, including running

LiveUpdate™, scanning for viruses, and scheduling weekly scans of local hard drives.

3. On the Summary page, click Finish.

Be sure to set up Norton Internet Security before you start surfing the Internet.

Your copy of Norton Internet Security 2006 comes with a 60-day subscription to protection updates from Symantec Security

Response, the world’s leading Internet security and response team.

You’ll be notified before your complimentary subscription expires.

Be sure to renew the subscription to keep your PC protected against new Internet risks.

Click on your PC desktop

Get live weather on your new PC

WeatherBug comes preinstalled on your new PC

WeatherBug, a safe and secure desktop application, delivers the most accurate weather on your PC. Get live, local weather from the

WeatherBug proprietary network of more than 8,000 weather stations including: live radar, forecasts, and severe weather alerts for any city in the U.S. Each day, millions of people rely on WeatherBug to plan their day with confidence.

Valid in the U.S. only

Internet access required and sold separately.

Go to: Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug

HP Personal Media Drive — transportable hard drive

You’ve spent years collecting your digital memories. Don’t take a chance. Back them up!

The HP Personal Media Drive protects your treasured videos, photos, music, and recorded television shows.

• Instant additional storage for your

Compaq desktop or notebook PC

High-capacity USB 2.0 transportable hard drive.

• Stylish, compact design

A stand-alone external hard disk drive with power supply and USB cable.

• Elegant solution

Attractive, small form factor with brushed aluminum case. Has built-in fan and Kensington security lock connection (security cable sold separately) for desktop use.

• Software that makes transfers and

backups easy

Sonic BackUp MyPC Special Edition included.

Sold separately

Available at www.hpshopping.com

In Canada: www.hpshopping.ca/dtaccessories

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Start your wireless network with Linksys

Start your wireless network with Linksys

Share your high-speed Internet connection, files, printing, and more — all without stringing wires! The Linksys

Wireless-G Broadband Router is an all-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and 54 Mbps wireless-G access point. Almost 5 times faster than

802.11b, it can also interoperate with any

802.11b device (at 11 Mbps).

Add a Linksys Wireless-G USB Network

Adapter to your desktop, and connect it to a wireless network at up to 54 Mbps, without opening the case. The adapter plugs easily into a USB 2.0 port and is also compatible with wireless-B networks

(at 11 Mbps). It’s the easy way to connect your desktop to a high-speed wireless network!

Valid in the U.S. only

Available at www.hpshopping.com

Rev up your new PC with a memory upgrade

With the combination of your new PC and a power-packing memory upgrade, you can easily work with multiple programs at the same time, and handle graphic-heavy software and games. From the

Internet surfer to the gamer, more memory means better performance. Your software responds more quickly, and you can run several programs at once without annoying time lags.

Visit the memory store at www.hp.com/go/hpmemory today, and use the online memory configurator to customize your PC to fit your needs perfectly. You’ll find special deals on high-quality DRAM and

DDR memory upgrades. Our HP memory has been specifically tested and qualified for your Compaq Presario PC.

Valid in the U.S. only

Available at www.hp.com/go/hpmemory

Easy Internet Sign-up, the quick way to find an ISP!

• Have you ever wished there were a quick way to get online with quality dial-up and broadband Internet service providers* (ISPs) that work with your PC?

• Have you wondered how leading dial-up and broadband ISP offers compare?

• Have you ever wished that your dial-up and broadband Internet connection were faster, since you do loads of Web surfing and e-mail?

• Are you tired of waiting for music, video, or software applications to download from a dial-up connection?

• Are you interested in learning about high-speed, broadband

Internet connectivity options?

If so, let Easy Internet Sign-up help you decide. With your purchase of a Compaq Presario PC, you are entitled to take advantage of special Internet access offers. Easy Internet Sign-up arranges preselected Internet connectivity services in easy-to-view categories, making it simple to compare options and sign up for a new ISP account or transfer an existing one.

* Internet access requires a separately purchased service contract.

Represents only those ISPs with whom HP has a relationship.

Click on your PC desktop

Or

Go to: Start/All Programs/Online Services/Easy Internet Sign-up

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HP Total Care — Award-winning support for award-winning technology

All Compaq products come with HP Total Care service and support. Worry-free. Hassle-free.

Always there when you need it.

Convenient service and support, designed just for you

• Quick, courteous answers to your Compaq product questions

• Toll-free 24/7 support from certified HP technicians

• Prompt real-time chat or e-mail responses in as fast as 1 hour

Protect your PC investment now.

Why wait?

HP House Call at your doorstep

Enjoy total convenience with

2-year or 3-year in-home repair* and service for your new Compaq Presario PC.

Support online, on the phone, or in your home.

To learn more about HP Total Care offerings, visit www.hp.com/go/totalcare in the U.S. or www.hp.ca/pccare in Canada.

HP Total Care

Extended Service Plans

What will you do when the unexpected catches you off guard and your HP warranty has expired? Relax, and rest assured! Simply purchase the HP Total Care Extended Service

Plan that fits your needs.

• Up to 3-year parts and labor coverage

• 24/7 manufacturer-direct service and support

• HP Express Repair**

• HP Accidental Damage Protection

• HP Next-Day Exchange***

Get total peace of mind!

To purchase any HP Total Care Extended Service

Plan or to find out more call:

866/234-1377

In Canada: 877/231-4351

* Need will be determined by an HP Support representative. Customer may be required to run system self-test programs or correct reported faults upon telephone advice. On-site services are provided only if the issue cannot be corrected remotely. HP House Call is not available for customized (made to order) PC products or notebook PCs.

** Does not include transportation time, holidays, or weekends.

*** When call is received before 2 p.m. local time, depending on geographic location.

HP House Call, Accidental Damage Protection, Express Repair, and Next-Day Exchange are not available in Canada.

SkinIt

Accessorize your PC* HP Home & Home Office Store

Expand the use of your

PC with HP-tested and approved accessories.

Visit hpshopping.com to see our entire selection of accessories.

Everything you need to take your computing to the next level.

HP wireless

USB keyboard and mouse combo

P2360AA#ABA

Move freely without miles of cables

(from $49.99)

HP USB 5-button wired optical mouse

P2352AA#ABA

Designer shape fits left and right hands

(from $19.99)

HP wireless rechargeable optical mouse

PP034AA#ABA

Charger cradle ensures your wireless mouse is always ready

(from $49.99)

HP LightScribe

DVD+R 8X max**, 10-pack

P5329AA#ABA

Emblaze your own personalized, silk screenquality labels directly on your DVDs

(from $19.99)

HP VGA Webcam with integrated microphone

PG088AA#ABA

Ideal for videoconferencing and instant messaging

(from $39.99)

Available at www.hpshopping.com In Canada: www.hpshopping.ca/dtaccessories

Printed in

* Pricing and availability valid in the U.S. only

** 8X MAX DVD+RW Drive data transfer rates up to 6000 KB/s (CD) and 16,000 KB/s (DVD)

Copyright © 2001–2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Programs and offers in this brochure are subject to change without notice. Your actual system contents may vary.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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