Contents

1

Software Setup

 

 

Installing the Operating System ............................................................

1–1

 

File System Format ...............................................................................

1–2

 

Converting to NTFS ..............................................................................

1–2

 

Desktop Icon...................................................................................

1–2

 

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers ................................................

1–3

 

Customizing the Monitor Display .........................................................

1–3

 

Turning Off Your Computer .................................................................

1–4

 

Protecting Your Software......................................................................

1–4

 

Restoring Your Software.......................................................................

1–4

 

Using the Compaq Reference Library CD ............................................

1–5

 

Getting Help ..........................................................................................

1–5

2

Basic Troubleshooting

 

 

Overview ...............................................................................................

2–1

 

Helpful Hints.........................................................................................

2–2

 

Interpreting the Diagnostic Lights.........................................................

2–3

 

Solving Minor Problems .......................................................................

2–6

 

Solving Hardware Installation Problems...............................................

2–10

Getting Started Guide

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