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... obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting Compaq at www.compaq.com/consumersupport where you will find a variety of help you call Compaq: - Third-party hardware or software - Join the Customer Communities: Where novices to technical experts collaborate to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty...
... obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting Compaq at www.compaq.com/consumersupport where you will find a variety of help you call Compaq: - Third-party hardware or software - Join the Customer Communities: Where novices to technical experts collaborate to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty...
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... 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers 14-11 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications 14-12 Repairing the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and...
... 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers 14-11 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications 14-12 Repairing the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and...
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... to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that is preinstalled or preloaded on how you install the ...some or all of these applications. Component ID Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The discs packaged in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." You can install this software at any time. ■ The discs ...
... to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is included with all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that is preinstalled or preloaded on how you install the ...some or all of these applications. Component ID Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The discs packaged in Chapter 4, "Multimedia." You can install this software at any time. ■ The discs ...
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...; After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. The factory...
...; After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. The factory...
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...instructions, refer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The notebook PC Card slot can be used to the notebook. 6 PC Cards and ExpressCards What Is a PC Card? Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for your operating system. ■ Do... functions to store an optional remote control. A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the information included with a PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some PC Cards, do not install all of the software ...
...instructions, refer to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The notebook PC Card slot can be used to the notebook. 6 PC Cards and ExpressCards What Is a PC Card? Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for your operating system. ■ Do... functions to store an optional remote control. A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the information included with a PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some PC Cards, do not install all of the software ...
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... Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some ExpressCards, do not install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by the ExpressCard manufacturer. PC Cards and ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To... connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while an ExpressCard is inserted. The insert must be supplied by a single ExpressCard manufacturer. If you can insert an ExpressCard. 6-6 Hardware...
... Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some ExpressCards, do not install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by the ExpressCard manufacturer. PC Cards and ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To... connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while an ExpressCard is inserted. The insert must be supplied by a single ExpressCard manufacturer. If you can insert an ExpressCard. 6-6 Hardware...
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...1394? A 1394 port is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the notebook 1394 port, shown in the following illustration. The port supports IEEE 1394a devices. For information about device-specific software, refer to the... device documentation or to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. You may ...
...1394? A 1394 port is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the notebook 1394 port, shown in the following illustration. The port supports IEEE 1394a devices. For information about device-specific software, refer to the... device documentation or to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. You may ...
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... (Select Models Only) Using a WLAN Connection To use . ■ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all drivers required by the 802.11 wireless device are installed and that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are ...installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections may vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with your wireless router and other electronic devices. Hardware...
... (Select Models Only) Using a WLAN Connection To use . ■ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all drivers required by the 802.11 wireless device are installed and that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are ...installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections may vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation included with your wireless router and other electronic devices. Hardware...
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... an 802.11 wireless device To install the WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless... devices on your notebook: a. Select Start > My Computer. Hardware and Software Guide 11-7 c. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 ...
... an 802.11 wireless device To install the WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless... devices on your notebook: a. Select Start > My Computer. Hardware and Software Guide 11-7 c. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 ...
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...you try reinstalling the application. 5 Repair the operating system. this chapter Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your operating system. "Reinstalling the Operating System," later in this chapter 2 Try to restore your documents, store...problem by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all Compaq drivers. Perform the following restore procedures in restore point. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to become unstable. Hardware and Software Guide 14-9 To safeguard your system by using...
...you try reinstalling the application. 5 Repair the operating system. this chapter Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your operating system. "Reinstalling the Operating System," later in this chapter 2 Try to restore your documents, store...problem by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all Compaq drivers. Perform the following restore procedures in restore point. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to become unstable. Hardware and Software Guide 14-9 To safeguard your system by using...
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... performing optimally. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set additional restore points when you manually set a system restore point manually: 1. For example, restoring your system files and settings. It is recommended that you change your application, driver, and operating system files. Setting a Restore Point To set restore points...
... performing optimally. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set additional restore points when you manually set a system restore point manually: 1. For example, restoring your system files and settings. It is recommended that you change your application, driver, and operating system files. Setting a Restore Point To set restore points...
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... disc does not open within several seconds: a. You can usually obtain drivers for an external device from a disc included with your notebook. Repair or reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality before repairing or reinstalling drivers for external devices. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup...
... disc does not open within several seconds: a. You can usually obtain drivers for an external device from a disc included with your notebook. Repair or reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality before repairing or reinstalling drivers for external devices. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup...
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...your application recovery software may be on the Driver Recovery disc. ■ Some or all of your notebook. To reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc: » While the notebook is recommended that you can select or clear...seconds: a. Use the following procedure to reinstall, you restore applications first from the Driver Recovery disc and then from a Recovery Disc The location of application recovery software varies by notebook model. ■ Some or all of your application recovery software may be on either...
...your application recovery software may be on the Driver Recovery disc. ■ Some or all of your notebook. To reinstall a preloaded or preinstalled application from the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc: » While the notebook is recommended that you can select or clear...seconds: a. Use the following procedure to reinstall, you restore applications first from the Driver Recovery disc and then from a Recovery Disc The location of application recovery software varies by notebook model. ■ Some or all of your application recovery software may be on either...
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... loss of all of your personal data, back up your data. ■ After you complete the reinstallation ❏ You must reinstall all drivers required for notebook functionality. ❏ To fully restore your system, you will also need to ◆ Reinstall all of your additional software. ◆ Update... all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook. ■ Before you begin the reinstallation, it may be necessary to storage devices other than your hard drive. ■ Use the system backup...
... loss of all of your personal data, back up your data. ■ After you complete the reinstallation ❏ You must reinstall all drivers required for notebook functionality. ❏ To fully restore your system, you will also need to ◆ Reinstall all of your additional software. ◆ Update... all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook. ■ Before you begin the reinstallation, it may be necessary to storage devices other than your hard drive. ■ Use the system backup...
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... (Quick), and then press enter. (A caution is complete, which may need to several hours, the notebook restarts in this drive will delete all current files). 12. Select Format the partition using this partition. 11. Reinstall Drivers After the operating system reinstallation process is displayed). 8. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue...
... (Quick), and then press enter. (A caution is complete, which may need to several hours, the notebook restarts in this drive will delete all current files). 12. Select Format the partition using this partition. 11. Reinstall Drivers After the operating system reinstallation process is displayed). 8. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue...
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... software. If you update all reinstalled software. Hardware and Software Guide 14-19 To update optional software, follow the instructions included with your notebook, follow the instructions in "Repairing or Reinstalling Applications," earlier in the CD package, or at the Web site of the software provider or... "Critical Security Updates for the operating system and other software provided on your former configuration, some software may have reinstalled drivers, you can access from the Internet and a Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc was not included with the software.
... software. If you update all reinstalled software. Hardware and Software Guide 14-19 To update optional software, follow the instructions included with your notebook, follow the instructions in "Repairing or Reinstalling Applications," earlier in the CD package, or at the Web site of the software provider or... "Critical Security Updates for the operating system and other software provided on your former configuration, some software may have reinstalled drivers, you can access from the Internet and a Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc was not included with the software.
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...copying 4-15 copyright warning 4-14 creating 4-15 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 disabling 12-18 displaying contents 4-17, 5-6 Driver Recovery 14-11, 14-13 inserting 5-3 installing applications from 4-12 media activity hotkeys 4-16 Operating System Recovery 14-17 playing 4-9, 4-... 3-7 docking device docking, undocking while using disc, diskette 4-17 expansion port 2 on notebook 1-9 USB support 9-1 DriveLock 12-13 DriveLock password. See passwords Driver Recovery disc 1-17, 14-17 drivers obtaining 14-11 reinstalling, repairing 1-17, 14-18 Index-4 Hardware and Software Guide
...copying 4-15 copyright warning 4-14 creating 4-15 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 disabling 12-18 displaying contents 4-17, 5-6 Driver Recovery 14-11, 14-13 inserting 5-3 installing applications from 4-12 media activity hotkeys 4-16 Operating System Recovery 14-17 playing 4-9, 4-... 3-7 docking device docking, undocking while using disc, diskette 4-17 expansion port 2 on notebook 1-9 USB support 9-1 DriveLock 12-13 DriveLock password. See passwords Driver Recovery disc 1-17, 14-17 drivers obtaining 14-11 reinstalling, repairing 1-17, 14-18 Index-4 Hardware and Software Guide
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...11, 6-6 ExpressCards configuring 6-6 inserting 6-7 removing 6-8 removing insert in ExpressCard slot 6-6 stopping 6-8 types supported 6-5 external device drivers 14-11 external monitor port 1-8, 4-6 external numeric keypad 3-18 F F12 to boot from LAN message 13-6 firewall software ...13-6 G Getting Started 1-17 Hardware and Software Guide Index-5 optical drives E eject button, PC Card 6-4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 8-2 emergency shutdown procedures 2-13 enablers ExpressCard 6-6 PC Card 6-1 End-User License Agreement, operating system 14-14 environmental specifications 17-1 error messages DVD ...
...11, 6-6 ExpressCards configuring 6-6 inserting 6-7 removing 6-8 removing insert in ExpressCard slot 6-6 stopping 6-8 types supported 6-5 external device drivers 14-11 external monitor port 1-8, 4-6 external numeric keypad 3-18 F F12 to boot from LAN message 13-6 firewall software ...13-6 G Getting Started 1-17 Hardware and Software Guide Index-5 optical drives E eject button, PC Card 6-4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 8-2 emergency shutdown procedures 2-13 enablers ExpressCard 6-6 PC Card 6-1 End-User License Agreement, operating system 14-14 environmental specifications 17-1 error messages DVD ...
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... utility 13-1 SoftPaq 14-4, 14-7 System Restore 14-10 updating 12-20, 14-1 Software Setup folder installing multimedia applications 4-9, 4-12 reinstalling applications 14-12 reinstalling drivers 14-11 software, recovery 14-9 Sonic RecordNow! 4-11, 4-20 speakers external 4-2 internal 1-7, 4-2 specifications expansion port 2 signals 17-3 operating environment 17-1 rated input power 17-2 standby...
... utility 13-1 SoftPaq 14-4, 14-7 System Restore 14-10 updating 12-20, 14-1 Software Setup folder installing multimedia applications 4-9, 4-12 reinstalling applications 14-12 reinstalling drivers 14-11 software, recovery 14-9 Sonic RecordNow! 4-11, 4-20 speakers external 4-2 internal 1-7, 4-2 specifications expansion port 2 signals 17-3 operating environment 17-1 rated input power 17-2 standby...
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...15 recovery procedures summary 14-9 reinstalling operating system 14-15 reinstalling, repairing applications 14-12 reinstalling, repairing drivers 14-11 repairing operating system 14-14 System Restore 14-10 updating reinstalled software 14-19 System Restore ... tone dialing mode 10-7 TouchPad care and maintenance 15-4 identifying 1-3 setting preferences 3-3 using 3-1 TouchPad light 1-3, 3-2 traveling with notebook battery pack temperature considerations 2-29 color television format settings 4-8 environmental specifications 17-1 Modem Approval label 1-18 modem connection troubleshooting 10-7 ...
...15 recovery procedures summary 14-9 reinstalling operating system 14-15 reinstalling, repairing applications 14-12 reinstalling, repairing drivers 14-11 repairing operating system 14-14 System Restore 14-10 updating reinstalled software 14-19 System Restore ... tone dialing mode 10-7 TouchPad care and maintenance 15-4 identifying 1-3 setting preferences 3-3 using 3-1 TouchPad light 1-3, 3-2 traveling with notebook battery pack temperature considerations 2-29 color television format settings 4-8 environmental specifications 17-1 Modem Approval label 1-18 modem connection troubleshooting 10-7 ...