CONTENTS

chapter 1

SETTING UP THE COMPUTER

chapter 2

TAKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER

Pointing Device Components..........................................................

2-1

Top Components .............................................................................

2-2

Left Side Components .....................................................................

2-3

Right Side Components...................................................................

2-4

Front Components ...........................................................................

2-5

Rear Panel Components ..................................................................

2-6

Bottom Components........................................................................

2-7

Additional Standard Components ...................................................

2-8

chapter 3

 

FINDING INFORMATION, UPDATES, AND HELP

 

Using the Compaq Portable Product Reference

 

Library CD-ROM ............................................................................

3-1

Updating Your System ....................................................................

3-2

Obtaining Update Information and Software..............................

3-2

Downloading Software Updates .................................................

3-3

Installing Software Updates........................................................

3-3

Restoring Software ..........................................................................

3-5

Installing the Retail Version of an Operating System.....................

3-5

Obtaining Technical Support ..........................................................

3-6

Using the Compaq Support Forum .............................................

3-6

Preparing to Call Technical Support...........................................

3-6

Worldwide Telephone Numbers .................................................

3-7

chapter 4

 

COMPUTER SETUP AND DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES

 

Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics ........................

4-1

Using Computer Setup ....................................................................

4-2

Selecting from the File Menu .....................................................

4-2

Selecting from the Security Menu ..............................................

4-3

Selecting from the Advanced Menu ...........................................

4-4

 

 

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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

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