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... site at http://www.hp.com/support. Detailed questions We have a variety of help sources to meet 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 your product, contact us...
... site at http://www.hp.com/support. Detailed questions We have a variety of help sources to meet 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 your product, contact us...
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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. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer...
... 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. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer...
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.... Optical drives include CD and DVD drives. Hardware Guide 4-1 Drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers.
.... Optical drives include CD and DVD drives. Hardware Guide 4-1 Drives are for permanent storage of data files and software, such as system files, applications, and drivers.
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..., or port to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the correct jack or connector on the device. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor or other display ...are connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off the device (if it is powered), and then disconnect the device from the notebook, turn off . 2. Connect the device to the device documentation, the operating system Help files, or the device manufacturer's Web site. If you ...
..., or port to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers required by the device, refer to the correct jack or connector on the device. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor or other display ...are connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off the device (if it is powered), and then disconnect the device from the notebook, turn off . 2. Connect the device to the device documentation, the operating system Help files, or the device manufacturer's Web site. If you ...
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... device drivers for your operating system. 8-2 Hardware Guide The notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards, which will vary by the documentation included with your notebook varies by model. Zoomed video cards are instructed by notebook model. If you might not be able to use in your PC Card to the notebook. PC Cards...
... device drivers for your operating system. 8-2 Hardware Guide The notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards, which will vary by the documentation included with your notebook varies by model. Zoomed video cards are instructed by notebook model. If you might not be able to use in your PC Card to the notebook. PC Cards...
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... 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 a Restore Point 4-10 Restoring to a Restore Point 4-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers...
... 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 a Restore Point 4-10 Restoring to a Restore Point 4-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers...
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...procedures in the order presented. The Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD Reinstall all Compaq drivers. The "About Operating System Reinstallation" section Software Guide 4-9 The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you suspect the problem could be caused by using the Help and ...Support Center. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to restore your operating system. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ Compaq ...
...procedures in the order presented. The Troubleshooting guide on the Documentation Library CD Reinstall all Compaq drivers. The "About Operating System Reinstallation" section Software Guide 4-9 The "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers" section If you suspect the problem could be caused by using the Help and ...Support Center. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to restore your operating system. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ Compaq ...
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... can be reinstalled from your hard drive. Software Guide 4-11 The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. If...
... can be reinstalled from your hard drive. Software Guide 4-11 The driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. If...
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... Guide Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD, and on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be provided with some... notebook models, an Application Recovery CD. An Application Recovery CD contains the supplementary software included with some ...
... Guide Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD, and on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be provided with some... notebook models, an Application Recovery CD. An Application Recovery CD contains the supplementary software included with some ...
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...Windows, insert the CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all drivers required for notebook functionality must be used to repair or to reinstall, select or clear the appropriate check boxes.) If the CD does not open... within several seconds, select Start > Run. Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The Operating System Recovery CD included with your notebook. Software Guide 4-13 Compaq recommends that is not a part of the operating system. Type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates the optical drive)...
...Windows, insert the CD into the Open text field, and then select OK. After the operating system has been reinstalled, all drivers required for notebook functionality must be used to repair or to reinstall, select or clear the appropriate check boxes.) If the CD does not open... within several seconds, select Start > Run. Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System The Operating System Recovery CD included with your notebook. Software Guide 4-13 Compaq recommends that is not a part of the operating system. Type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates the optical drive)...
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...Recovery CD does not open after several minutes, the boot order settings on your notebook might have finished reinstalling drivers, you have been changed from CD. (After a few hours, the notebook restarts in this drive will delete all current files.) 11. Press F8 to continue...caution explains that formatting this chapter. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. ✎ After you reinstall the operating system, you must reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality, You might take a few minutes, the Welcome to set up the operating system. 9. Press F to format the drive. (...
...Recovery CD does not open after several minutes, the boot order settings on your notebook might have finished reinstalling drivers, you have been changed from CD. (After a few hours, the notebook restarts in this drive will delete all current files.) 11. Press F8 to continue...caution explains that formatting this chapter. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. ✎ After you reinstall the operating system, you must reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality, You might take a few minutes, the Welcome to set up the operating system. 9. Press F to format the drive. (...
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For more information about updating the drivers on the screen. ■ For information about reinstalling a specific multimedia application that you update all reinstalled software. Updating Reinstalled Software Compaq strongly recommends that was included with your notebook, such as your notebook is connected to the Internet. ...update procedures as soon as Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, or InterVideo WinDVD Creator, refer to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update optional ...
For more information about updating the drivers on the screen. ■ For information about reinstalling a specific multimedia application that you update all reinstalled software. Updating Reinstalled Software Compaq strongly recommends that was included with your notebook, such as your notebook is connected to the Internet. ...update procedures as soon as Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, or InterVideo WinDVD Creator, refer to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update optional ...
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... favorite music, video, games, and photos (select models). ■ Get basic and detailed information about Windows XP for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up your changes from the current session, select Exit Discarding Changes. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey or select Start ...23 After you need. The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting an Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for communicating on the Exit menu. Software Updates and Restorations Restoring Setup Utility...
... favorite music, video, games, and photos (select models). ■ Get basic and detailed information about Windows XP for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up your changes from the current session, select Exit Discarding Changes. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey or select Start ...23 After you need. The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online resource tool for contacting an Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for communicating on the Exit menu. Software Updates and Restorations Restoring Setup Utility...
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...print, fax, run performance and maintenance tools, and install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your... of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use tools and resources to manage and support your Windows...
...print, fax, run performance and maintenance tools, and install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your... of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use tools and resources to manage and support your Windows...
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See software; AC power 4-8 BIOS (basic input output system) 4-1 boot order 4-14 C CDs Application Recovery 4-12 CD-R vs. CD-RW 3-7 Driver Recovery 4-11, 4-12 Operating System Recovery 4-16 playing audio and video CDs 3-4 playing, with 1-9 Administrator password changing 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 deleting 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 entering 2-10... Standby with WinDVD 3-5 speed 3-7 customer support 4-25 D device security 2-10 display switch default settings 1-7 display, internal brightness 2-3 Driver Recovery CD 4-16 drivers in retail operating systems 4-19 obtaining 4-11 reinstalling 4-17 Software Guide Index-1
See software; AC power 4-8 BIOS (basic input output system) 4-1 boot order 4-14 C CDs Application Recovery 4-12 CD-R vs. CD-RW 3-7 Driver Recovery 4-11, 4-12 Operating System Recovery 4-16 playing audio and video CDs 3-4 playing, with 1-9 Administrator password changing 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 deleting 2-7, 2-8, 2-9 entering 2-10... Standby with WinDVD 3-5 speed 3-7 customer support 4-25 D device security 2-10 display switch default settings 1-7 display, internal brightness 2-3 Driver Recovery CD 4-16 drivers in retail operating systems 4-19 obtaining 4-11 reinstalling 4-17 Software Guide Index-1
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... up 4-10, 4-15 repairing, reinstalling 4-12 RomPaq 4-3 Setup utility 4-19 SoftPaq 4-3 updating software 4-1 Windows Media Player 3-4 WinDVD 3-4 WinDVD Creator 3-6 Software Setup reinstalling applications 4-12 reinstalling drivers 4-11 software updates downloading and installing 4-4, 4-7 obtaining 4-3 preparing for 4-1 Standby default settings 1-9 defined 1-2 interfering with infrared or drive media 1-5, 3-1 setting preferences 1-10 when to use...
... up 4-10, 4-15 repairing, reinstalling 4-12 RomPaq 4-3 Setup utility 4-19 SoftPaq 4-3 updating software 4-1 Windows Media Player 3-4 WinDVD 3-4 WinDVD Creator 3-6 Software Setup reinstalling applications 4-12 reinstalling drivers 4-11 software updates downloading and installing 4-4, 4-7 obtaining 4-3 preparing for 4-1 Standby default settings 1-9 defined 1-2 interfering with infrared or drive media 1-5, 3-1 setting preferences 1-10 when to use...
Getting Started
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Startup Guide 1-1 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. ■ Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.
Startup Guide 1-1 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware Ä CAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup: ■ Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional HP Notebook Expansion Base. ■ Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, throughout initial setup.
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...9632; If you are prompted to be restored during the installation. ■ When you are installed during software setup: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the system and cannot be sure that you do not choose are deleted from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the... insert a drive. ■ After you begin the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. The languages that the correct device drivers are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the...
...9632; If you are prompted to be restored during the installation. ■ When you are installed during software setup: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the system and cannot be sure that you do not choose are deleted from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the... insert a drive. ■ After you begin the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. The languages that the correct device drivers are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the...
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...Acrobat Reader by following the instructions on your notebook desktop is the Help and Support Center that 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 Microsoft Windows XP for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up a safe and comfortable work environment...
...Acrobat Reader by following the instructions on your notebook desktop is the Help and Support Center that 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 Microsoft Windows XP for customizing your notebook. ■ Set up a safe and comfortable work environment...
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... of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact a Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your notebook up to select the online Help and Support...
... of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact a Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your notebook up to select the online Help and Support...