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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Compaq 307502-001 manual Contacting Compaq, Using Compaq Help & Support, Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers