Compaq 307502-001 manual Contacting Compaq, Using Compaq Help & Support

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Contacting Compaq

If you encounter a notebook problem that you cannot resolve with the information provided, you may need to contact Compaq.

Using Compaq Help & Support

To access Compaq Help & Support, select Start > Help and Support, then select a link. Links to support features within the notebook and to specific areas of the Compaq Web site are provided.

Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers

To obtain a list of worldwide Technical Support telephone numbers, use either of the following methods:

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > System icon. Then, near the lower edge of the System Properties window, select the Support Information button.

Refer to the printed Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook in English only.

Preparing to Call Technical Support

To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the notebook and the following information available when you call:

Serial number and model description, which are provided on the product identification label on the underside of the notebook.

Purchase date on the invoice.

Conditions under which the problem occurred.

Error messages that have been displayed.

Operating system version number and registration number.

To display the operating system version number and registration number, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > System icon > General tab.

Brand and model of an optional printer.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation KeysFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges Turning Off the NotebookObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Selecting Regional Settings Selecting Screen SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Obtaining Modem and Network InformationInstalling Optional Software Using the Documentation Library CD Inserting the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu Selecting a Guide For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Using Compaq Help & Support Contacting CompaqObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Hardware Components DisplayDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and SpeakersPower/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent Top Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and VentTop Panel Lights Top Panel LightsPower Controls Top Power ControlsKeys Top KeysConnectors and Infrared Port Rear Panel Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Jacks, Fan and Vent Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and VentLeft Side Left SideVolume Buttons and Audio Jacks Right Side Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card SlotBattery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Underside Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Memory Compartment and Vent Underside Memory Compartment and VentLabels Underside LabelsSoftware Restore and Documentation CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Additional Standard Components Cables and CordAdapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackSee also keys latches switch, display IndexSee also AC adapter adapter Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Regulatory and Safety Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1security4Troubleshooting guide Software Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 StandbyWorldwide Telephone