Setup program (continued) Main menu options, B-2 Power menu options, B-8 Security menu options, B-7 System Devices menu options, B-4

software drivers, 3-9

error messages, 3-8

for configuring system, B-1 included with computer, 1-7 installing and configuring, 3-7 memory-resident programs, 3-8 problems, 3-7

program conflicts, 3-9 start-up files, 3-8 troubleshooting errors, 3-7 using, 3-8

virus scans, 3-7

software features, 1-7

speakers location, 1-3

specifications technical, A-1

standby mode, 1-2

start-up files, 3-8

support technical, 5-1

system specifications, A-1

system error messages See also error messages about, C-1

system memory, 1-2

system password assigning or changing, B-7

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TechConnect BBS, 5-3

TechFax service, 5-3

technical assistance obtaining, 5-1

warranty repair or credit, 5-4

technical specifications, A-1

touch pad about, 1-2 location, 1-3 troubleshooting, 3-28

troubleshooting about, 3-1

AC power failure, 3-14 audible signs of problems, 3-5 audio functions, 3-29

basic problems, 3-1 battery power failure, 3-14 beep codes, C-4 CD-ROM drive, 3-17 checking connections, 3-2 Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6

diskette drive failure during POST, 3-16 display failure, 3-22

drives, 3-4

dropped or damaged computer, 3-12 DVD-ROM drive, 3-17 environmental factors, 3-3 external keyboard, 3-20

external monitor, 3-23

failure during RAM count, 3-21 hard-disk drive failure during POST,

3-18

I/O functions, 3-25 infrared port, 3-28 Internet tools, 5-2 IRQ conflicts, 3-9 modem, 3-4 monitor, 3-23 parallel port, 3-25 parallel printer, 3-26 partial power failure, 3-16 power, 3-3

serial devices, 3-27 serial port, 3-25 software errors, 3-7 touch pad, 3-28

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