Compaq PKX301T manual To reset the computer

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Basic Operation

Operating Your Computer

You can also customize how these power modes work—see the chapter titled “Batteries and Power Management” in the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with your computer.

To reset the computer

Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed.

•If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, and then click Shut Down, Restart.

–or, if this fails–

•Press the power button for 4 seconds until the display shuts down, and then press the power button again to restart.

–or, if this fails–

•Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the reset button on the bottom of the computer, and then press the power button to restart.

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Contents Compaq Notebook Series Startup Guide Page Software Product License Agreement Important Safety InformationStartup Guide Page Page Contents Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook What’s in the box? Taking InventoryProducts To find more informationFront View Identifying Parts of the ComputerBack View Bottom View Status Lights Page Install the battery Setting Up Your ComputerPage Connect AC power Connect a phone line Turn on the computer Set up Windows What to do next To connect to the InternetBasic Operation To turn the computer on and off Operating Your ComputerTo reset the computer To use the touch pad To change the boot devicePage Appropriate second key, and then release both keys To use the Fn hot keysYou can also use Windows Media Player to play DVD movies To play DVD moviesPage Batteries and Power Management To check battery status Using Battery PowerTo recharge the battery To respond to a low-battery warningPage Add-On Devices To install a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAMTo replace the hard disk drive Replacing the Hard Disk DrivePage Troubleshooting and Maintenance Display Problems Troubleshooting Your ComputerKeyboard and Pointing Device Problems Hard Disk Drive ProblemsPower and Battery Problems Performance ProblemsStartup Problems To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test Testing the HardwarePage To run the Bios Setup utility Configuring the ComputerTo recover the factory installation of your hard disk Reinstalling and Updating SoftwarePage Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get support or serviceTo get help from the Web Page To receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Limited Warranty Statement Support and Service Limited Warranty Statement Page Reference Information RAM Hardware SpecificationsLAN Reference Information Hardware Specifications Power Cords Safety InformationErgonomics Battery Safety LED Safety Laser SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Mercury SafetyRegulatory Information Startup Guide Canada European Union Japan Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New ZealandRussia International Specifications listed on the followingEMC Index Opening USB