Compaq XL101-XL113 Laptop User Manual


 
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Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Compaq Diagnostics
Compaq Diagnostics is installed on the hard drive of the notebook. Run the Diagnostic
utilities when you want to view or test system information and if you have installed or
connected devices. If you run Compaq Diagnostics from a diskette, ensure that the
diagnostic program is version 10.11 or later.
The Diagnostics menu includes the following utilities:
Computer Checkup (TEST)
View System Information (INSPECT)
Diagnostic Error Codes
Troubleshooting without Diagnostics
Before Replacing Parts
Solving Minor Problems
Solving Hard Drive Problems
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems
Solving Memory Problems
Solving PC Card Problems
Solving Power Problems
Solving Printer Problems
Solving TouchPad/Pointing Device Problems
Contacting Compaq Support
If you have a problem you cannot solve, run the Diagnostics utilities before calling for
support. Run Computer Checkup and select to save the device list to a file and to print or to
save the log of errors. Run the View System Information (INSPECT) utility and select to
print or to save that information. Have the files or the printed information available when
you call for support.