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
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