Beginning to Use the Notebook
■Error messages that have been displayed.
■Operating system version number and registration number.
To display the operating system version number and registration number:
❏In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > General tab.
❏In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > General tab.
■Brand and model of an optional printer.
■Reports from any tests you have run in Compaq Diagnostics.
For information about using Compaq Diagnostics to report configuration or diagnostic information, refer to the “Setup and Diagnostics Utilities” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.
Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider
In addition to providing the items listed in the preceding section, “Preparing to Call Technical Support,” be sure to:
■Delete all passwords, or
■Disclose all passwords to the service provider.
For information about using passwords, refer to the “Security” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD.
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