Computer Checkup (Test) - Compaq Presario,Presario 1200-XL101 User Manual

Model XL2, XL201, XL202, XL203, XL204, XL205, XL212, XL220, XL222, XL223,
XL3, XL301, XL302, XL303, XL304, XL305, XL307, XL310, XL311,
XL312, XL314, XL320, XL323, XL325, XL326, XL327, XL330

Computer Checkup (TEST)

Computer Checkup (TEST) determines whether the various computer components and devices are
recognized by the system and are functioning properly. You can display, print, or save the
information generated by Computer Checkup.
Follow these steps to run Computer Checkup:
1. Plug the Notebook into an external power source. (A low-battery condition could interrupt the
program.)
2. Turn on the external devices you want to test. Connect the printer if you want to print a log of
error messages.
3. Insert the Compaq Diagnostics diskette in drive A.
4. Turn on or restart the Notebook. The Notebook starts from drive A, and the Diagnostics
Welcome screen is displayed.
5. Press Enter to continue. The Diagnostics menu is displayed.
6. Select Computer Checkup on the Diagnostics menu to display a Test Option menu.
7. Select View the Device List from the Test Option menu. A list of the installed Compaq
devices is displayed.
8. If the list of installed devices is correct, select OK. The Test Option menu is displayed.
Note: If the list is incorrect, ensure that any new devices are installed properly.
Select one of the following from the Test Option menu:
Quick Check Diagnostics. Runs a quick, general test on each device with a minimal
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number of prompts. If errors occur, they are display when the testing is complete. You
cannot print or save the error messages.
Automatic Diagnostics. Runs unattended, maximum testing of each device with minimal
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prompts. You can choose how many times to run the tests, to stop on errors, or to print or
save a log of errors.
Prompted Diagnostics. Allows maximum control over testing the devices. You can
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choose attended or unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to print or save
a log of errors.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen as the devices are tested. When testing is complete, the
Test Option menu is displayed.
10. Exit the Test Option menu and the Diagnostics menu.
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