Checkup (test) – Compaq XL183 User Manual
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Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Checkup (TEST)
Checkup is included on the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette. Checkup determines if the
various Notebook components and devices are recognized by the system and are
functioning properly. You can display, print, or save the information generated by Checkup.
Follow these steps to run Checkup:
1. Plug the Notebook into an external power source. (A low-battery condition could
interrupt the program.)
2. Turn on the external devices you want to test. Connect the printer if you want to print
a log of error messages.
3. Insert the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette in the diskette drive.
4. Turn on or restart the Notebook. The Notebook boots from the diskette, and after a
few seconds, the diagnostics Welcome screen is displayed.
5. Press Enter to continue. The Diagnostics menu is displayed.
6. Select Computer Checkup from the Diagnostics menu. The Test Option menu is
displayed.
7. Select View the Device List from the Test Option menu. A list of installed Compaq
devices is displayed.
8. If the list of installed devices is correct, select OK. The Test Option menu is displayed.
Note: If the list is incorrect, ensure that any new devices are installed properly and run
Checkup again.
9. Select one of the following from the Test Option menu:
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Quick Check Diagnostics. Runs a quick, general test on each device with a
minimal number of prompts. If errors occur, they display when the testing is
complete. You cannot print or save the error messages.
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Automatic Diagnostics. Runs unattended, maximum testing of each device with
minimal prompts. You can choose how many times to run the tests, to stop on
errors, or to print or save a log of errors.
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Prompted Diagnostics. Allows maximum control over testing the devices. You
can choose attended or unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to
print or save a log of errors.