Compaq Diagnostics; Testing Equipment - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Supplementary Manual

Compaq Diagnostics

Compaq Diagnostics provides an easy way to perform system checks and diagnose
problems. When you double-click the Compaq Diagnostics
Compaq Support
while the application analyzes your Internet PC for information about its
components. After approximately one minute, a Summary window with the
component information is displayed.
A row of icons is located at the top of the window. Clicking these icons displays
information about the components being tested. Refer to the following table for
descriptions of the tabs.
Overview
Test
Status
Log
Error
Testing
You may conduct a Quick, Complete, or Custom test. If you choose the Quick test, it
Equipment can be run in either the Interactive or Unattended mode.
Complete or Custom tests are completed only in the interactive mode, since they test
the audio and video components of your Internet PC. You must be present to confirm
the test results. Complete testing takes about 10 minutes.
The Test tab has the following main regions:
The Component List resembles Windows Explorer. Click the + to open a component
folder; then, select the component for which you need information. The information
window may show further tests that can be performed on certain components. You
can request any or all of these subtests.
Understanding Your Service and Support Options
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folder on the Windows desktop, a progress bar is displayed
Tab
Type of Test
Test Mode
Information Window
Component List (under the Type of Test box)
Compaq Diagnostics Icons
Description
Contains information about your computer
Selects the devices you want tested
Shows progress of tests and faults detected
Shows a record of all device tests and detailed results
Reports details of errors detected
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icon located in the
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