Compaq 370698-001 manual Boot Menu

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Troubleshooting

Boot Menu

Setting

Description

Default

Hard Drive	Shows the order of boot
+Removable	devices. Move the entries
Devices	to change the order. If the
CD-ROM Drive	notebook has more than
Built-in LAN	one device in a + category, you
	can select the one scanned.
	Built-in LAN provides diskless
	boot from a network server.

1.Hard Drive

2.Removable devices

3.CD-ROM Drive

4.Built-in

LAN

Exit Menu

Setting	Description	Default

Save Changes	Saves Setup changes, then
and Exit	exits and reboots.

Discard	Discards any Setup changes
Changes and	made since last save, then
Exit	exits and reboots. Does not
	affect password, date, or time
	changes.

Get Default	Restores default settings, and
Values	remains in Setup. Does not
	affect password, date, or time
	changes.

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Contents Reference Guide Page Page Page Contents Battery Packs and Power Management Add-On Devices Modem and Network ConnectionsIndex TroubleshootingIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Getting Started with Your NotebookFront Panel and Right Panel Components Left Panel and Back Panel Components Bottom Panel Components Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Insert the Battery Pack Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Getting Started with Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook Basic OperationPower mode To enter this mode Function Default Power SettingsTo Change the Boot Device To Reset the NotebookTo Use the TouchPad TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightTo Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad This hot key Does this To Use the Function Hot KeysTo Use the One-Touch Buttons This key combination Does this To Use the Windows and Applications KeysTo Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD Using CDs or DVDsTo Play DVD Movies To Write to DVD Media Select Models Only To Create or Copy CDsSecuring Your Notebook To Set Up Password ProtectionTo Lock Your Notebook To Attach an Optional Security Cable To Lock the Hard Drive To Protect Against VirusesTo Protect Your Hard Drive Taking Care of Your NotebookTo Maintain Your Notebook To Clean Your Notebook To Safeguard Your DataTo Extend the Life of the Display Basic Operation Managing Power Consumption Battery Packs and Power ManagementWhen this occurs Result is To resume How the Notebook Manages Power AutomaticallyTo Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes To Check Battery Status Using Battery PowerTo Recharge the Battery Pack To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningTo Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Battery Packs and Power Management Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Modem and Network Connections Using the ModemTo Connect the Modem Special Restrictions in Certain Countries To Change Your Modem Settings Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Using a Wireless LAN Adapter Select Models Only Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models Only Turning On Communication and Making a Connection To Turn Wireless Communication On and OffTurning Off Communication and Ending a Connection Modem and Network Connections To Insert or Remove a PC Card Connecting External DevicesInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card To Connect an Audio Device To Connect a TV to Your Notebook Select Models Only Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other SettingsUsing Dual Display Mode To Connect a 1394 Device Select Models Only To Install a RAM Expansion Module Installing Additional RAM MemoryAdd-On Devices To Remove a RAM Expansion Module Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveTo Replace the Hard Drive Holder To Prepare a New Hard Drive Add-On Devices Troubleshooting Your Notebook TroubleshootingIf No Sound Is Audible Audio ProblemsIf Sound Does Not Record If You Hear Loud, High-Pitched Feedback from the SpeakersIf You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf You Get a Region Code Error When Playing a DVD Movie If a DVD Plays ErraticallyIf the Notebook Cannot Read a CD or DVD Display ProblemsIf a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is BlankIf an External Display Does Not Work Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining NoiseIf Files Are Corrupted Heat ProblemsIf the Notebook Gets Abnormally Hot If the Pointer Is Difficult to Control Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the TouchPad Does Not Work If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You TypeIf the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN Local Area Network LAN ProblemsIf You Cannot Log In to Netware Servers If a Network Connection Responds SlowlyIf a Message Reports That You Are Out of Memory Memory ProblemsIf Memory Does Not Increase After Adding RAM If the Notebook Beeps But Does Not Start After Adding RAMIf the Modem Seems Slow Modem ProblemsIf the Modem Does Not Dial or No Dial Tone Is Detected If the Modem Dials, But Does Not Connect If the Modem Dials IncorrectlyIf the Modem Is Not Detected If the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It If the Modem Causes an Error MessageIf the Modem Connects, But Transferred Data Is Bad If the Modem Does Not FaxIf the Modem Clicks Repeatedly, But Does Not Connect PC Card Pcmcia ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card If a Network PC Card Stops Communicating ProperlyIf a PC Card Modem Is Not Working Performance ProblemsIf the Notebook Pauses or Runs Sluggishly If the Notebook Stops Responding Power and Battery Pack ProblemsIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not CorrectIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected Printing ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected If a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not PrintIf a Serial Mouse Does Not Work Serial, Parallel and USB ProblemsIf a Serial Modem Does Not Work Properly If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not WorkingIf the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette DriveIf You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication Wireless ProblemsIf You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow To Run the Bios Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookMain Menu System Devices Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Using System Recovery FeaturesSafeguarding Your Data Operating System OS CD Repair OS CD Reinstall Restoring Software Applications Reinstalling DriversIndex Index Reference Guide Index-3 Index-4 Reference Guide Index-5 Index-6