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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1660 Model
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Removal & Replacement Procedures
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Compaq Diagnostics
Compaq Diagnostics is installed on the hard drive of the computer. Run the Diagnostics utilities when
you want to view or test system information and if you have installed or connected devices. If you
run Compaq Diagnostics from a diskette, ensure that it is version 10.11 or later.
The Diagnostics menu includes the following utilities:
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View System Information (INSPECT)
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Prepare Computer for a Compaq Service Call (RemotePaq)
If you have a problem you cannot solve, run the Diagnostics utilities before you call for support. Run
Computer Checkup and select to save the device list to a file and to print or to save the log of errors.
Run the View System Information (INSPECT) utility and select to print or to save that information.
Have the files or the printed information available when you call for support.
Computer Setup
The Computer Setup utility resides in a hidden partition on the hard drive. It gives you a snapshot of
the computer's hardware andconfiguration, aids in troubleshooting, and allows you to set custom
features.
Access Computer Setup when you want to:
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Modify settings for audio, storage, communications, and input devices
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Get an overall picture of the computer's hardware configuration
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Verify configuration parameters in determining problems
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Configure options
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Update time, date, or password information
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