Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong? | Compaq 1400

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE

1400 SERIES

Q. I receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong?

A. A hard disk error message is displayed when part of the hard disk has failed. The hard drive can be restored by using the ScanDisk utility.

To repair the hard disk using the ScanDisk Utility, complete the following steps:

1.Click the Start button, point to Programs, Accessories, then System Tools, then click ScanDisk to open the ScanDisk dialog box.

2.Select the hard disk and any other desired options.

3.Click the Start button to begin the repair process.

Q. I receive a non-system disk or disk error message. What is wrong?

A. If you have a non-system or disk error message, check the following:

•Check the diskette drive to see if you have a diskette in the drive. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the startup process.

•If a diskette is not in the drive, the system files have been damaged. To repair the system files, complete the following steps:

a.In the diskette drive, insert the startup diskette that you have created for your operating system.

b.Press and hold down the Power › button until your Notebook shuts down.

c.Press the Power › button to restart your Notebook.

d.At the A:\ prompt, type SYS C: and press the Enter key. The following message is displayed:

‘SYSTEM TRANSFERRED’. This operation restores the system files to your hard disk.

e.When the operation is complete, restart your Notebook.

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Compaq 1400 manual Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong?

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3UHVDULR0RELOH,QWHUQHW3&6HULHV Page Contents Common Tasks Solutions CONTENTS-iv Introduction Printed Documents Easy Setup PosterBeyond Setup Guide Safety and Comfort Guide Presario Operating System Manual Warranty Certificate Symbols and Graphics SymbolsGraphics Safety Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power SourceProtecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm Series Your At a Glance Front of Your Presario Common Features Internet Zone Buttons and Lights Button Default Button Action Description DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select models Function Keys Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3 Controls Left and Right Panels Components on Left SideComponents on Right Side Components on Back Back Panel Components on Underside Underside Using Your Don’ts Power onPlugging and Unplugging AC Power Do’s Turning Your Notebook On and Off Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? Power Button Functionality Inserting the Battery Using Battery Power Charging the Battery Right-Click Using the TouchPad Instead of a MouseTouchPad Left-Click Series Click Stop when you have finished recording Tapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Display Options Changing Resolution Adjusting Brightness Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons Internet Zone Buttons Series Using the External USB Diskette Drive Storage DrivesIdentifying Your Storage Drives Security Using the Security SlotPower-On Password Setting the Password Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key Removing the Password Personalizing Your Notebook Options Common Tasks TV-Out Connection Connecting and Enabling TV-Out Select a Display Device Select a Multi-monitor Device Adjusting the Television Screen Switching Between Displays Anti-Virus Software Using Anti-Virus Software Removing a Virus Recognizing a Computer Virus Installing Software from a CD Software and HardwareAdding and Removing Software Installing a Downloaded Program File Attaching Hardware Devices Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a Disc Insert and Remove Discs Removing a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Using the Digital Audio Zone Audio Files Audio CDs, Video DiscsPlaying Audio CDs Series Disabling the Self-Starting Feature Playing Non-DVD Video Discs DVDs Using the DVD Player DVD On-Screen Controls Button Title Description Root Setting the Play Features Playing a DVD Movie on a TV Setting Up Your Video and Audio Identifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDs Selecting Your Region Setting Video Display Options Showing and Hiding the DVD PanelZooming the View Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator CD-RW BasicsEasy CD Creator and Direct CD Creating Audio CDs Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator Creating Data CDs DirectCD CD Copier Jewel Case Creator Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information Series Let’s Go Surfing Basic Concepts What is the Internet? Series Hyperlinks What is the World Wide Web?World Wide Web Web Sites and Web Pages Web Servers Surfing the WebInternet Address Internet Service Provider ModemSearch Engine Mail What is a Browser? Using Microsoft Internet ExplorerBrowsers Series Choosing a Search Engine Search Engines Using a Search Engine Searching on the Web Conclusion Accessing Files from the Internet 14 LET’S GO Surfing Caring for Your Battery Checking Battery Power Battery CareUsing the Battery Storing the Battery Recycling the Battery Calibrating the Battery Battery Calibration From the Running on batteries column Maximizing Battery Operating Time Battery Charging TimePurchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Connect the AC Adapter Fixing a Low-Battery Condition Suspend Your Work Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One Saving Energy Power ManagementWhat is Power Management? Understanding Power Management Starting and Ending Power Modes Service Support Preventive Maintenance Cleaning Your Notebook’s ExteriorCleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the Display Screen Caring for Your Presario Notebook Using Backup Devices Backup Utilities Using ScanDisk Hard Disk Errors Using Disk Cleanup Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Deleting Stored Files Hard Disk Space Management Checking the Hard Disk SpaceDeleting Unnecessary Files Using the Recycle Bin Compaq Diagnostics System SupportTypes of Tests Select Interactive mode or Unattended mode Testing Equipment System Record Compaq Service Connection Turning Compaq Service Connection On and OffHow Does It Work? Privacy and Data Security Internet Support Solutions Basic Solutions Finding Solutions QuicklyHelpful Hints General Questions Frequently Asked Questions Information on how to create additional hardware profiles How can I change the display settings on my Notebook? Display QuestionsMy display monitor is blank. What should I do? There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? Questions about Sound DVD movie is too dim or too bright. What should I do? How do I know how much battery power I have?Questions about Movies Questions about Peripherals Where do I get information about memory upgrades? Questions about UpgradesError Messages Can I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong? Audio and Video Solutions Tables Video or Display Symptom Problem Solution Video is also referred to as the display Battery and Power Battery Symptom Problem Solution Cont’d Power Symptom Problem Solution Restart your Notebook by DVD movies Corruption Mass Storage Following steps Check the type of drive Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution This operation rebuilds Games and Internet Service that modifies your Keyboard and TouchPad Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution Cont’d Need adjustment Start button and point To Settings Memory and PC Card Glossary See also main memory Desktop See Windows desktop See also secure Web site Directory See folder Floppy disk See diskette GLOSSARY-6 See Microsoft Internet ExplorerLink See hyperlink GLOSSARY-8 Netscape Navigator a Web browser See also microprocessor GLOSSARY-11 See also right-click Video phone See Internet phone Taskbar See Windows taskbar Web browser See browser Web See World Wide Web GLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4 INDEX-5 INDEX-6 INDEX-7 URL