Compaq 310400-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 17

For more information about using the pointing device and pointing device buttons, refer to Chapter 3, "Using the Keyboard and Pointing Device." Choosing a Language If you are prompted to select your language, choose carefully. IMPORTANT: The languages that you do not choose will be deleted from the computer and cannot be recovered. Removing the Operating System A Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on the computer. Compaq has enhanced the preinstalled version of this operating system to provide you with additional software features and increased computer functionality. Before deleting the operating system preinstalled on the computer, please read the following caution: CAUTION: s Replacing the preinstalled version of this operating system with a retail version will result in the loss of all enhancements added by Compaq such as PC Card support and enhanced power management. s Most preinstalled reference files, such as Help files, are available only through the Windows interface. If Windows is removed from the computer, these reference files will become unavailable. s Complete USB support is available only through the Windows interface. If the operating system preinstalled on the computer is replaced by an operating system other than this Windows version, USB support will be decreased. Restoring Your Operating System and Software Preinstalled by Compaq In addition to the preinstalled operating system, Compaq installs other software to provide additional functionality or enhancements. If it is necessary to reinstall the operating system and you do not want to lose these enhancements, it will also be necessary to reinstall all Compaq software for your computer. Use the restore software CD that comes with your computer to restore software on your hard drive. 1-4 Getting Started Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 3:50 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch01.doc