Compaq 6500 Family manual System Software & Restoration

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System Software & Restoration

7.The FDISK menu will appear. If using QuickRestore on a non-Windows 95/98 formatted hard drive, choose option [3]. If using QuickRestore on new hard drive, proceed to step 9.

1)Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive

2)Set active partition

3)Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive

4)Display partition information

8.A Delete menu will appear. Choose option [4] to delete a non-DOS partition. FDISK will delete the existing partitions and return you the FDISK Options menu.

9.Choose option [1] Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive.

10.A Create menu will appear. Choose option [1] Create Primary DOS Partition. FDISK will verify the drive’s integrity then prompt you whether or not you wish to use the maximum available size for a primary DOS partition and make the partition active. Choose [Y]. When complete FDISK informs you that a primary DOS partition has been created and returns you to the FDISK Options menu.

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If you choose to configure the size of the partition yourself, ensure that it is at least 512 megabytes. If you are unsure of the size you need, choose the default.

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11.Press [ESC] to exit FDISK. When prompted to restart the system, press [ESC].

12.One again you will be prompted to reboot the system, press [ctrl]+[alt]+[del] to reboot the system.

13.Proceed to step 15.

14.Insert the Compaq QuickRestore CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. The system will automatically boot to the QuickRestore CD.

15.When the QuickRestore CD Startup Menu appears, select the desired language to view the QuickRestore instructions if prompted (English is default). This has no impact on the Operating system language to be installed.

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Contents Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide June Table of Contents System Software & Restoration Configuring Your NotebookTroubleshooting Memory UpgradesAcronyms Meaning AcronymsVii Special NoticesViii Reference Guide Quick Setup GuideDocumentation Kit Documentation Kit Html On-line HelpRelated Documentation Compaq Web Sites Getting to Know Your Computer FeaturesComponent Description Components, Controls, and IndicatorsFront and Right Side Components Front and Right Side View Front and Left Side Components Front and Left Side View Back View Back ComponentsBottom View Bottom ComponentsGoalAction Controlling PowerTouch pad Using the Touch padTouch Pad On-line Help Plugging In and Turning OnConnecting the Universal AC Adapter Turning on the Notebook Computer Preparing the Battery for Use Using the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery Removal and Installation8a Removing Battery 8b Removing Battery 9a Installing the Battery Installing the Battery9b Installing the Battery User Responsibility Using Your ModemCountry Select Utility More Information How to Use Country SelectSystem Software & Restoration Installing Optional SoftwareSoftware Title Software Description Installing Documentation and ApplicationsApplication Description Utilities Utility Description Make Boot DiskettesUtilities Using AMI Diagnostics on CD AMI DiagnosticsSystem Software & Restoration Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette QuickRestore Preparation Using the Compaq QuickRestore CDQuickRestore Procedures System Software & Restoration System Software & Restoration System Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookRunning System Setup Menu Configurable Features Updating Your Notebook Computers ConfigurationAlternate Key Function Helpful HintsLaunching Submenus Main Menu Feature Settings CommentsAdvanced Menu \O Device Configuration SubmenuField Settings Comments EPP Enhanced Security Menu Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password Setting/Changing a User Password Deleting a Supervisor or User Password Password on Undock Power MenuFeatureSettingsComments Boot Menu Exit Menu Feature Action CommentsMemory Upgrades Removing Memory Compartment Cover Installing Additional MemoryInstalling Memory Removing Memory Removing MemoryCompaq Web Site TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Action TroubleshootingRequested partition does Troubleshooting Software or hardware LCD Troubleshooting PC Card Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting Feature Specification Technical SpecificationsGTX6300MD System Specifications Environment Technical SpecificationsPreparing for a Technical Support Call Compaq Customer SupportLocation Country Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Country Code Israel IndiaItaly JapanNew Zealand NetherlandsNorway PolandSwitzerland SwedenTaiwan ThailandVenezuela Worldwide Telephone NumbersRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory NoticesCables Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications European Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien Energy Star Compliance Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeAirline Travel Notice Battery Recycling and Disposal Battery NoticePower Cords Cdrh Regulations Laser SafetyLaser Information FCC Rules and Regulations Part Modem NoticesFCC Regulations Part Industry Canada IC Notice Canadian Department Of CommunicationsSafety Notices Power Requirements Package ContentsBritish Approvals Board for Telecommunications Babt Statutory NoticesSuitability for Use Hook Flash Ringer Equivalence Number RENGuard Tone Speaker ControlRepeat Attempts Pulse DialingTiming Bell Noise Use as an Extension on an Approved PabxIdentification of Ports Additional FeaturesDialing Modes Available FacilitiesTo Telephone Sales International NoticeTo the customer Area Country Approval Number Europe Modem ApprovalsTelecom Network Approvals Pacific AsiaRegulatory Notices Index Index-2 IndexIndex-3 Index-4