Wireless Setup Guide
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... this booklet. Your computer(s) with integrated 802.11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Your Internet connection should be operational before you with the modem, Internet service, and the...not buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL modem. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). ...
... this booklet. Your computer(s) with integrated 802.11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Your Internet connection should be operational before you with the modem, Internet service, and the...not buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL modem. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... icon and message are displayed on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on...
... icon and message are displayed on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... standard OEM licensing rights to preinstall these products from alternate channels at a higher price. Please refer to ship standard desktop, notebook or workstation models factory preinstalled with Windows 2000 Professional (through Compaq's SIMS offering utilizing the DSP or retail licenses, assuming the operating systems were qualified on the current Microsoft OS lifecycle...
... standard OEM licensing rights to preinstall these products from alternate channels at a higher price. Please refer to ship standard desktop, notebook or workstation models factory preinstalled with Windows 2000 Professional (through Compaq's SIMS offering utilizing the DSP or retail licenses, assuming the operating systems were qualified on the current Microsoft OS lifecycle...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... systems with Windows XP Professional preinstalled, you have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft, Compaq can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. Provision for modelspecific information. What if I buy...to upgrade my OS for products and services. If you can , for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Generally, DSP is... hard drive at least 12 months. Based on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you intend to customers and preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0...
... systems with Windows XP Professional preinstalled, you have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft, Compaq can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. Provision for modelspecific information. What if I buy...to upgrade my OS for products and services. If you can , for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Generally, DSP is... hard drive at least 12 months. Based on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you intend to customers and preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 266491-001 April 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software to play, create, and copy to help detect, solve, and prevent problems. In addition, this guide explains how to use the MultiBoot, Intelligent Manageability, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities to set preferences and to and from CDs and DVDs. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided.
b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 266491-001 April 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software to play, create, and copy to help detect, solve, and prevent problems. In addition, this guide explains how to use the MultiBoot, Intelligent Manageability, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities to set preferences and to and from CDs and DVDs. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided.
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... and DVDs 1-1 Avoiding Standby and Hibernation 1-1 Displaying Media Contents 1-1 Copyright Warning 1-3 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 1-4 Playing an Audio CD 1-4 Playing a Video CD 1-5 Using Notebook Media Keys 1-6 Accessing Windows Media Player Help 1-7 Playing DVDs with WinDVD 1-8 Installing WinDVD 1-8 Accessing WinDVD Help 1-9 Starting a DVD 1-10 Using DVD Region Settings 1-10 Creating...
... and DVDs 1-1 Avoiding Standby and Hibernation 1-1 Displaying Media Contents 1-1 Copyright Warning 1-3 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 1-4 Playing an Audio CD 1-4 Playing a Video CD 1-5 Using Notebook Media Keys 1-6 Accessing Windows Media Player Help 1-7 Playing DVDs with WinDVD 1-8 Installing WinDVD 1-8 Accessing WinDVD Help 1-9 Starting a DVD 1-10 Using DVD Region Settings 1-10 Creating...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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Contents 6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 6-1 Preparing for a Software Update 6-2 Accessing Notebook Model Information 6-2 Accessing ROM Version Information 6-2 Accessing Software Updates 6-4 Updating Software from the ...SoftPaq . . 6-9 Restoring Software 6-10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 6-11 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . 7-1 Using Computer Setup 7-2 Computer Setup Procedures 7-2 Restoring Computer Setup Defaults 7-3 Selecting from the File Menu 7-4 Selecting from the Security...
Contents 6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 6-1 Preparing for a Software Update 6-2 Accessing Notebook Model Information 6-2 Accessing ROM Version Information 6-2 Accessing Software Updates 6-4 Updating Software from the ...SoftPaq . . 6-9 Restoring Software 6-10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 6-11 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . 7-1 Using Computer Setup 7-2 Computer Setup Procedures 7-2 Restoring Computer Setup Defaults 7-3 Selecting from the File Menu 7-4 Selecting from the Security...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... Hibernation, refer in use: 1. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive medium is a feature of the operating system. Restart the notebook. 3. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you are using drive media. Displaying Media Contents Autorun, sometimes called autoplay or auto insert notification, is in this section...
... Hibernation, refer in use: 1. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive medium is a feature of the operating system. Restart the notebook. 3. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you are using drive media. Displaying Media Contents Autorun, sometimes called autoplay or auto insert notification, is in this section...
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CD and DVD Software Displaying the Contents of a Medium If autorun is disabled and the contents of the alphabet that the notebook uses to make unauthorized copies of every drive in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Press enter.... ✎ A drive designation is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to identify the drive. This notebook should not be used for such purposes. Software Guide 1-3 To display the drive designation of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts,...
CD and DVD Software Displaying the Contents of a Medium If autorun is disabled and the contents of the alphabet that the notebook uses to make unauthorized copies of every drive in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Press enter.... ✎ A drive designation is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to identify the drive. This notebook should not be used for such purposes. Software Guide 1-3 To display the drive designation of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts,...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... CDs with Windows Media Player Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a drive into the MultiBay, then inserting the CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or an optional port replicator. 3. Insert the audio CD into the drive, then close the tray.
... CDs with Windows Media Player Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a drive into the MultiBay, then inserting the CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or an optional port replicator. 3. Insert the audio CD into the drive, then close the tray.
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.... 6. Select the video file, then select the Open button. 9. CD and DVD Software Playing a Video CD 1. Insert the video CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or the MultiBay of an optional port replicator. 3. Proceed to step 9. ❏ If the CD does not play . 8. To stop playing the CD, select the... not in the system, insert an optical drive into the drive, then close the tray. To display the drive designation of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive. Read "Using CDs and DVDs," first in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 7. In the...
.... 6. Select the video file, then select the Open button. 9. CD and DVD Software Playing a Video CD 1. Insert the video CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or the MultiBay of an optional port replicator. 3. Proceed to step 9. ❏ If the CD does not play . 8. To stop playing the CD, select the... not in the system, insert an optical drive into the drive, then close the tray. To display the drive designation of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive. Read "Using CDs and DVDs," first in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 7. In the...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide For more information about using Easy Access keys or hotkeys, refer ...
CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide For more information about using Easy Access keys or hotkeys, refer ...
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...DVD Software Playing DVDs with WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD is an application that you install WinDVD from the Setup Compaq Software icon: ■ In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Setup Compaq Software icon. WinDVD is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, ...DVD, Compaq recommends that enables you to play DVD movies. To install WinDVD from the Setup Compaq Software icon before you have installed WinDVD, you are prompted to install WinDVD, decline the third-party player installation, usually by following the prompts that appear on the notebook, but...
...DVD Software Playing DVDs with WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD is an application that you install WinDVD from the Setup Compaq Software icon: ■ In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Setup Compaq Software icon. WinDVD is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, ...DVD, Compaq recommends that enables you to play DVD movies. To install WinDVD from the Setup Compaq Software icon before you have installed WinDVD, you are prompted to install WinDVD, decline the third-party player installation, usually by following the prompts that appear on the notebook, but...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... DVD Software Starting a DVD In addition to the instructions in this section. ■ If your system includes an optional port replicator, dock or undock the notebook before starting a DVD (not while playing a DVD). ■ For best playback quality, save your files and close all open applications before playing a DVD. ■ After...
... DVD Software Starting a DVD In addition to the instructions in this section. ■ If your system includes an optional port replicator, dock or undock the notebook before starting a DVD (not while playing a DVD). ■ For best playback quality, save your files and close all open applications before playing a DVD. ■ After...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... create or duplicate optical drive media. DirectCD is available from most application data files, including Microsoft Office data files, it cannot be used with your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is a transfer utility that enables you to a medium;
... create or duplicate optical drive media. DirectCD is available from most application data files, including Microsoft Office data files, it cannot be used with your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is a transfer utility that enables you to a medium;
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... instructions, refer to components: ■ Install the software from a CD: 1. To install Easy CD Creator software from a drive inserted into the notebook MultiBay (not the MultiBay in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on a CD and is displayed. Insert the Easy CD Creator Basic CD... into the notebook MultiBay. 2. If the installation menu does not display, select Start > Run. Then type: x:\setup.exe (where X is your optical drive designation) ...
... instructions, refer to components: ■ Install the software from a CD: 1. To install Easy CD Creator software from a drive inserted into the notebook MultiBay (not the MultiBay in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on a CD and is displayed. Insert the Easy CD Creator Basic CD... into the notebook MultiBay. 2. If the installation menu does not display, select Start > Run. Then type: x:\setup.exe (where X is your optical drive designation) ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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Autorun runs a program on the screen is complete, restart the notebook. Auto Insert Notification is enabled. CD and DVD Software 5. Compaq recommends that you select the Complete installation. When the procedure displayed on a data medium or opens an audio or video ...then follow the instructions on the screen. 3. You cannot use DirectCD unless Auto Insert Notification is enabled when the notebook restarts. 1-14 Software Guide On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that turns the autorun feature on or off. Auto Insert Notification is closed. Select Yes at the Auto ...
Autorun runs a program on the screen is complete, restart the notebook. Auto Insert Notification is enabled. CD and DVD Software 5. Compaq recommends that you select the Complete installation. When the procedure displayed on a data medium or opens an audio or video ...then follow the instructions on the screen. 3. You cannot use DirectCD unless Auto Insert Notification is enabled when the notebook restarts. 1-14 Software Guide On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that turns the autorun feature on or off. Auto Insert Notification is closed. Select Yes at the Auto ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...a medium or a network drive to your hard drive, then from the source drive to vibration. The write process is writing to ) into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly between the network drive and the optical drive. Selecting Drive Locations If you plan to use an optional port... from your hard drive to a medium. Instead, copy from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to the destination drive. Or, copy from the optical drive to your hard drive to a medium. Power loss, for...
...a medium or a network drive to your hard drive, then from the source drive to vibration. The write process is writing to ) into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly between the network drive and the optical drive. Selecting Drive Locations If you plan to use an optional port... from your hard drive to a medium. Instead, copy from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to the destination drive. Or, copy from the optical drive to your hard drive to a medium. Power loss, for...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...compatible CD-ROM drive only if you select the Rearrange the Files option as you may be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. Compaq recommends that you install UDF Reader. ✎ Even if UDF Reader is not installed. When UDF Reader is installed, a medium created with ...DirectCD on your notebook can be used in another computer on which DirectCD is installed on your notebook, a CD-R created with DirectCD software can purchase optical drive media that correspond to the maximum speed of...
...compatible CD-ROM drive only if you select the Rearrange the Files option as you may be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. Compaq recommends that you install UDF Reader. ✎ Even if UDF Reader is not installed. When UDF Reader is installed, a medium created with ...DirectCD on your notebook can be used in another computer on which DirectCD is installed on your notebook, a CD-R created with DirectCD software can purchase optical drive media that correspond to the maximum speed of...
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... software. Typical delays include opening or closing the drive tray, pausing to the hard drive. Creating Media For Use in this issue, refer to your notebook, reinsert the medium, then install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt. 1-20 Software Guide A CD-RW, DVD-RAM, or DVD/CD-RW created with ...DirectCD can be read by a compatible CD-ROM drive only if you select the Rearrange the Files option as you install UDF Reader on your notebook before creating the medium. For more information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to HDD First check box. Using CD Copier When you use CD Copier...
... software. Typical delays include opening or closing the drive tray, pausing to the hard drive. Creating Media For Use in this issue, refer to your notebook, reinsert the medium, then install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt. 1-20 Software Guide A CD-RW, DVD-RAM, or DVD/CD-RW created with ...DirectCD can be read by a compatible CD-ROM drive only if you select the Rearrange the Files option as you install UDF Reader on your notebook before creating the medium. For more information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to HDD First check box. Using CD Copier When you use CD Copier...