Compaq Armada 7300 Armada 7300 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 143

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A appendix COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT Preparing for a Technical Support Call If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in Chapter 17 and the online Troubleshooting help, you may need to call technical support. To receive the fastest possible solution when you call, follow the instructions in Chapter 16 to run the Compaq diagnostics utilities and have the following available when you call: s The computer s Serial number (on the bottom of the computer) s Purchase date on invoice s Conditions under which the problem occurred s Error messages that occurred s Hardware configuration s Type of printer connected s Hardware and software you are using s Product identification number (PIN), which you entered when you set up the computer. (Click StartÆSettingsÆ Control PanelÆSystemÆGeneral tab. Your PIN number is below your name.) s Printed error message log from Computer Checkup (TEST), or a list of the devices and error messages received s Configuration settings in View System Information (INSPECT), including contents of the system files NOTE: If you take your computer to a Compaq authorized reseller, dealer, or service provider for service, remember to provide the power-on and setup passwords, if they are set. Compaq Customer Support A-1

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Compaq Customer Support
A-1
appendix
A
C
OMPAQ
C
USTOMER
S
UPPORT
Preparing for a Technical Support Call
If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in
Chapter 17 and the online Troubleshooting help, you may need to
call technical support. To receive the fastest possible solution
when you call, follow the instructions in Chapter 16 to run the
Compaq diagnostics utilities and have the following available
when you call:
The computer
Serial number
(on the bottom of the computer)
Purchase date on invoice
Conditions under which the problem occurred
Error messages that occurred
Hardware configuration
Type of printer connected
Hardware and software you are using
Product identification number (PIN), which you entered when
you set up the computer. (Click Start
˘
Settings
˘
Control
Panel
˘
System
˘
General tab. Your PIN number is below your
name.)
Printed error message log from Computer Checkup (TEST), or
a list of the devices and error messages received
Configuration settings in View System Information
(INSPECT), including contents of the system files
NOTE:
If you take your computer to a Compaq authorized reseller,
dealer, or service provider for service, remember to provide the
power-on and setup passwords, if they are set.