Checklist; Interpreting Messages On The Screen; Solving Minor Problems - Compaq Armada 1500 User Manual

Checklist

If you encounter some minor problem with your computer or
software application, go through the following checklist for pos-
sible solutions before running the diagnostic utilities:
Is the computer connected to an external power source, or
does it have a fully charged battery pack installed?
Is the computer turned on and the power/suspend light on?
Are all cables connected properly and securely?
Have you installed printer drivers for each application?
Did the diskette drive contain a nonbootable diskette when
you turned on the computer?
If correcting the items on this checklist does not solve the
problem, you may wish to run the Computer Checkup utility.
Refer to Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Technical Support," for
more information.

Interpreting Messages on the Screen

Many times a message or prompt is displayed on the screen.
However, a message does not necessarily mean that an error
condition exists. It may be nothing more than an information mes-
sage about what the computer is doing or a prompt reminding you
to enter information or press a key. The following list shows
typical examples of information messages:
A number indicating the amount of memory in the computer
might be displayed.
Exit this utility.
This message prompts you to exit a utility by following the
additional instructions on the screen.
A:> or A:
This prompt indicates that you are working from drive A.
C:> or C:
This prompt indicates that you are working from a hard drive.

Solving Minor Problems

While the computer is configured just for you, problems you
encounter while working may not be unique. Eliminating the
typical problems described in this section may save you time and
money. If you have a problem with the computer, consider the
causes and possible solutions outlined in the following tables.
10-2 Troubleshooting