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The examples below identify and explain specially
formatted text that is used throughout this guide.
xý The names of your keyboard keys, A900 control
panel buttons, and certain software instructions
appear in a bold type. For example,
xý Some keys must be pressed at the same time to
perform a task. We show this with the key
names and the plus (+) symbol; for example,
xý When we discuss hard drives and diskette
drives, the drives are identified by capital
letters; for example, drive A.
xý Software is stored in directories on the hard
drive. These directories are called folders. We
also show them in capital letters; for example,
MY FOLDER.
xý File names are shown in capital letters and italic
type; for example, FILENAME.
xý Sometimes, you will need to type information
and press the
key. You will be told to
"enter" this information.
xý Sometimes, you will need to type information
without pressing the
asked to "type" this information.
xý Sometimes you will enter a command into a
text box. This is similar to older operating
systems. We show these commands in lower
case and bold type; for example, LQVWDOO or
Dã?LQVWDOOï
The following words and symbols have special
meaning in this guide:
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents
specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or
interesting points of information.
key. You will be
!
Compaq provides you with several resources to help
you learn about your Compaq A900. A few of these
resources are:
The Basic Troubleshooting chapter of this guide shows
how to fix many common A900-related issues.
Look for specific topics in the index at the end of this
guide. Look for a topic by name, such as "printer" or,
try looking for the action word, such as "printing a
file."
If you need further technical support, you can contact
Compaq using our Internet site, or by telephoning one
of our technical support centers. Our web site can be
found at
www.compaq.com
and Compaq's Technical Support telephone numbers,
by region, can be found in the Limited Warranty
Statement located in the rear of this User's Guide.
IMPORTANT: Be sure you know serial number for
your A900 before you call technical support. The serial
number is located on the rear of the machine. Write
this number below for future use.
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