End User License Agreement
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... suppliers and are owned by HP or its affiliates may collect and use . Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. TRANSFER. TERM. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the The initial user of the Software Product may only be governed by HP unless HP provides...
... suppliers and are owned by HP or its affiliates may collect and use . Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. TRANSFER. TERM. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the The initial user of the Software Product may only be governed by HP unless HP provides...
Wireless Setup Guide
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....11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired ...wireless router and a cable/DSL modem. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to record router security level. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi ... Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Start with 3 pieces A typical home ...
....11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired ...wireless router and a cable/DSL modem. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to record router security level. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi ... Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Start with 3 pieces A typical home ...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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Be sure to have an issue with your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you have the following ...
Be sure to have an issue with your needs: Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Open an online service event with an HP Support Specialist: If you have the following ...
Compaq Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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... 1-1 The enhancements provide added functionality for power management, security, and the use of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with your system is enhanced by Compaq. However, if your Information Services department before updating system ROM. Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system included in...
... 1-1 The enhancements provide added functionality for power management, security, and the use of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with your system is enhanced by Compaq. However, if your Information Services department before updating system ROM. Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system included in...
Hardware Guide
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...traveling. 1-16 Hardware Guide You will need the notebook serial number and product number if you might need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the notebook. ■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the product name, product number (P/N), and ...9632; The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to use . Hardware Components Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside of the battery compartment are specific to various types of optional wireless devices. These labels provide regulatory information...
...traveling. 1-16 Hardware Guide You will need the notebook serial number and product number if you might need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the notebook. ■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the product name, product number (P/N), and ...9632; The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to use . Hardware Components Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside of the battery compartment are specific to various types of optional wireless devices. These labels provide regulatory information...
Hardware Guide
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... Center (Fn+F1) The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to open the Help and Support Center...
... Center (Fn+F1) The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to open the Help and Support Center...
Software Guide
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It also provides instructions for using the Setup and support utilities. b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355389-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to manage notebook power, use multimedia software, and update or restore system software.
It also provides instructions for using the Setup and support utilities. b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355389-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to manage notebook power, use multimedia software, and update or restore system software.
Software Guide
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... to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . 3-7 Choosing Recording Media 3-7 Creating DVDs and Video CDs 3-8 Sonic RecordNow 3-8 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 4-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 4-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 4-2 Downloading and Installing Software Updates 4-3 Downloading and Installing ROM Updates 4-4 Downloading and Installing Other Software 4-7 Recovery Procedures 4-8 Before You Begin 4-9 Using the System Restore Utility 4-10 Setting...
... to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . 3-7 Choosing Recording Media 3-7 Creating DVDs and Video CDs 3-8 Sonic RecordNow 3-8 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 4-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 4-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 4-2 Downloading and Installing Software Updates 4-3 Downloading and Installing ROM Updates 4-4 Downloading and Installing Other Software 4-7 Recovery Procedures 4-8 Before You Begin 4-9 Using the System Restore Utility 4-10 Setting...
Software Guide
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...More Information 1 Install antivirus software before Microsoft: connecting to the Internet or a network. (Some notebook http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus models are shipped with antivirus software.) Symantec: http://securityresponse.symantec.com... Refer to the Help and Support Center. Security Using Security Software Measures Compaq recommends that you follow these three protective security software measures to improve your firewall provider for... viruses. 2 Install Microsoft Windows updates by downloading the updates as they become available.
...More Information 1 Install antivirus software before Microsoft: connecting to the Internet or a network. (Some notebook http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus models are shipped with antivirus software.) Symantec: http://securityresponse.symantec.com... Refer to the Help and Support Center. Security Using Security Software Measures Compaq recommends that you follow these three protective security software measures to improve your firewall provider for... viruses. 2 Install Microsoft Windows updates by downloading the updates as they become available.
Software Guide
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... and date. ✎ If your notebook connects to a network, consult with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as they become available. Prepare for any software updates, particularly a ROM update. Software Guide 4-1 Access the updates at the Compaq Web site. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook ROM stores the BIOS (basic...
... and date. ✎ If your notebook connects to a network, consult with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as they become available. Prepare for any software updates, particularly a ROM update. Software Guide 4-1 Access the updates at the Compaq Web site. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook ROM stores the BIOS (basic...
Software Guide
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...navigation instructions, press F1. 3. The product name, notebook model, and notebook serial number are provided on the Service Tag label on or restarting the notebook. 2. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version...Main menu > System Information. 4. Open the Setup utility by turning on the bottom of unit. Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for system components, select Main menu > System IDs. 4-2 Software Guide To view or enter identification ...
...navigation instructions, press F1. 3. The product name, notebook model, and notebook serial number are provided on the Service Tag label on or restarting the notebook. 2. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version...Main menu > System Information. 4. Open the Setup utility by turning on the bottom of unit. Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for system components, select Main menu > System IDs. 4-2 Software Guide To view or enter identification ...
Software Guide
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...exit Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing the following: ■ A ROM update ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update Software Guide 4-3 Software Updates and Restorations 5. To save your preferences, press...included with RomPaqs are set as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. Your preferences are English only. Downloading and Installing Software Updates Most software at the Compaq Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Then follow the instructions on the screen...
...exit Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing the following: ■ A ROM update ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update Software Guide 4-3 Software Updates and Restorations 5. To save your preferences, press...included with RomPaqs are set as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. Your preferences are English only. Downloading and Installing Software Updates Most software at the Compaq Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Then follow the instructions on the screen...
Software Guide
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... Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on... battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do...
... Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on... battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do...
Software Guide
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... the hard drive.) b. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at the Compaq Web site that is later than the ROM currently installed on your selection...
... the hard drive.) b. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at the Compaq Web site that is later than the ROM currently installed on your selection...
Software Guide
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...Windows Explorer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Software Updates and Restorations Installing ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To begin the installation, open the folder, and then select the file with an .exe extension-...for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a...
...Windows Explorer. 2. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. Software Updates and Restorations Installing ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To begin the installation, open the folder, and then select the file with an .exe extension-...for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a...
Software Guide
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...software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 2. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing Other Software To update software other ...open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that contains the update. 6. Follow the online instructions to download the software to identify your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation...
...software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 2. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing Other Software To update software other ...open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 5. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that contains the update. 6. Follow the online instructions to download the software to identify your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation...
Software Guide
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..., perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. Software Updates and Restorations 7. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the Compaq folder. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message...
..., perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. Software Updates and Restorations 7. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the Compaq folder. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message...
Software Guide
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...Repairing or Reinstalling Applications" section Repair the operating system. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to restore your operating system. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you consider repairing or reinstalling your system by a ...preinstalled or preloaded application, try to a system The "Using the System Restore Utility" restore point. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ Compaq recommends that you try reinstalling the application. Start > Help and Support > Fixing a problem Review troubleshooting...
...Repairing or Reinstalling Applications" section Repair the operating system. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to restore your operating system. The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you consider repairing or reinstalling your system by a ...preinstalled or preloaded application, try to a system The "Using the System Restore Utility" restore point. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ Compaq recommends that you try reinstalling the application. Start > Help and Support > Fixing a problem Review troubleshooting...
Software Guide
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... the instructions on the screen. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4-10 Software Guide Compaq recommends that you manually set additional restore points whenever you change your personal settings... or add software or hardware. Software Updates and Restorations Using the System Restore Utility The System Restore utility...
... the instructions on the screen. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4-10 Software Guide Compaq recommends that you manually set additional restore points whenever you change your personal settings... or add software or hardware. Software Updates and Restorations Using the System Restore Utility The System Restore utility...
Software Guide
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...drive. The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you...of the listed drivers.) If the CD does not open within several seconds, select Start > Run. Software Guide 4-11 Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers ...
...drive. The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you...of the listed drivers.) If the CD does not open within several seconds, select Start > Run. Software Guide 4-11 Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers ...