Using This Guide
Text Conventions in This Guide
The examples below identify and explain specially formatted text that is used throughout this guide.
•The names of your keyboard keys, A1500 control panel buttons, and certain software instructions appear in a bold type. For example,
Home, End, Tab, Start, Setup, or Cancel.
•Some keys must be pressed at the same time to perform a task. We show this with the key names and the plus (+) symbol; for example, Ctrl+Home.
•When we discuss hard drives and diskette drives, we use capital letters to identify the drives; for example, drive A.
•Software is stored in directories on the hard drive. These directories are called folders. We also show them in capital letters, for example,
MY FOLDER.
•Sometimes, you will need to type information and press the Enter key. You will be told to “enter” this information.
•Sometimes, you will need to type information without pressing the Enter key. You will be asked to "type" this information.
•Sometimes you will enter a command into a text box. This is similar to older operating systems. We show these commands in lower case and bold type; for example, install or a:\install.
Special Messages
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide:
Text set off in this manner presents specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.
! | CAUTION: Text set off in this matter indicates that failure to follow |
directions could result in equipment damage or loss of information. |
Locating Help
Compaq provides you with several resources to help you learn about your Compaq A1500. A few of these resources are:
Basic Troubleshooting
The Basic Troubleshooting chapter of this guide shows how to fix many common
Index
Look for specific topics in the index at the end of this guide. Look for a topic by name, such as “printer” or, try looking for the action word, such as "printing a file."
Service and Support
If you need further technical support, you can contact Compaq using our Internet site, or by telephoning one of our technical support centers. Our web site is located at
www.compaq.com
Compaq's Technical Support telephone numbers, by region, are located in the Limited Warranty Statement.
Be sure you know the serial number for your A1500 before you call technical support. The serial number is located on the rear of the machine. Write this number below for future use.
Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number: A1500
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Store Name:
Getting Additional Help
Application Help
Many software programs or applications have Help files. To access Help for a specific application, you need to be using that program. Click Help on the menu bar, or press the F1 key.
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