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...Product or use the Software Product for commercial timesharing or bureau use the original Software Product that formed the basis for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. entirely by the terms and conditions of Authenticity. f. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an ... any product identification, copyright notices or proprietary restrictions from the Software Product. 6. In case of this EULA. 5. Restrictions. Any software recovery solution provided with/for in the form of the Software Product to comply with the update or supplement. The use a Software Product identified...
...Product or use the Software Product for commercial timesharing or bureau use the original Software Product that formed the basis for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. entirely by the terms and conditions of Authenticity. f. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an ... any product identification, copyright notices or proprietary restrictions from the Software Product. 6. In case of this EULA. 5. Restrictions. Any software recovery solution provided with/for in the form of the Software Product to comply with the update or supplement. The use a Software Product identified...
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Contents 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery 14-8 Before You Begin 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers 14-11 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications...
Contents 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery 14-8 Before You Begin 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers 14-11 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications...
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..." bag provide software that you ever need to "System Recovery" in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." For information about installing applications, refer to install some or all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with your notebook, it is preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. Component ID Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such...
..." bag provide software that you ever need to "System Recovery" in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." For information about installing applications, refer to install some or all notebook models. ❏ Application recovery software is provided with your notebook, it is preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook. Component ID Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such...
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...; After you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to Customer Care. Keyboard ■ Updates for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your home page and the...
...; After you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to Customer Care. Keyboard ■ Updates for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your home page and the...
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On some notebook models, the BIOS date is playing. Hardware and Software Guide 3-11 To clear the fn+esc display: » Press esc. Keyboard Playing the Previous Track ... on an external keyboard, press the scroll lock key twice, then the second key of a DVD that is displayed in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." For example, to "Downloading System ROM" in decimal format. For information about updating the system ROM, refer to use a hotkey command on an external keyboard...
On some notebook models, the BIOS date is playing. Hardware and Software Guide 3-11 To clear the fn+esc display: » Press esc. Keyboard Playing the Previous Track ... on an external keyboard, press the scroll lock key twice, then the second key of a DVD that is displayed in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." For example, to "Downloading System ROM" in decimal format. For information about updating the system ROM, refer to use a hotkey command on an external keyboard...
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...version currently installed on your notebook is strongly recommended that you prefer to work from the Compaq Web site. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies... with any other software modification, it is to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. If your notebook as they become available. For instructions, refer to "Using System Restore," later in the following sections may find that the easiest ...
...version currently installed on your notebook is strongly recommended that you prefer to work from the Compaq Web site. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies... with any other software modification, it is to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. If your notebook as they become available. For instructions, refer to "Using System Restore," later in the following sections may find that the easiest ...
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Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided on the Service Tag. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine ... on the Service Tag label affixed to know the version of the notebook. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system ROM is provided at Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer, and on the Service Tag is displayed as time and date...
Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided on the Service Tag. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine ... on the Service Tag label affixed to know the version of the notebook. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system ROM is provided at Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer, and on the Service Tag is displayed as time and date...
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... and Software Guide 14-3 Software Updates and Recovery ■ To display ROM information in Windows.) For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." Display the Setup message: ◆ If the notebook is on, restart the notebook through the operating system. ◆ If ...utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to enter Setup" message is off or in hibernation, press the power button. (The notebook turns on . 3. If the Setup utility does not open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu >...
... and Software Guide 14-3 Software Updates and Recovery ■ To display ROM information in Windows.) For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." Display the Setup message: ◆ If the notebook is on, restart the notebook through the operating system. ◆ If ...utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to enter Setup" message is off or in hibernation, press the power button. (The notebook turns on . 3. If the Setup utility does not open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu >...
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...docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the AC outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, ... cord. 14-4 Hardware and Software Guide For information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with your notebook. Software Updates and Recovery Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the Compaq Web site is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs.
...docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the AC outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, ... cord. 14-4 Hardware and Software Guide For information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with your notebook. Software Updates and Recovery Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the Compaq Web site is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs.
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...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 notebook and access the ROM update you want to access the ROM package after it is downloaded to the ...on the screen to identify your notebook. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it is downloaded.) c. Follow the instructions on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to download. 3. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading a ROM Update To ...
...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 notebook and access the ROM update you want to access the ROM package after it is downloaded to the ...on the screen to identify your notebook. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it is downloaded.) c. Follow the instructions on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to download. 3. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading a ROM Update To ...
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... with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Select My Computer > your hard drive that are displayed: 1. Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 3. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder...
... with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Select My Computer > your hard drive that are displayed: 1. Software Updates and Recovery Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 3. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder...
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... C.) 6. To open Windows Explorer. The destination folder for your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - At the download area: a. Access the page at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 2. Write down the date, name, or other identifier...notebook and access other than a ROM update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to the hard drive.) b. In the left pane of the SoftPaq you don't see the download in the SWSETUP folder, look in the My Documents folder. Hardware and Software Guide 14-7 Software Updates and Recovery...
... C.) 6. To open Windows Explorer. The destination folder for your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - At the download area: a. Access the page at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 2. Write down the date, name, or other identifier...notebook and access other than a ROM update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to the hard drive.) b. In the left pane of the SoftPaq you don't see the download in the SWSETUP folder, look in the My Documents folder. Hardware and Software Guide 14-7 Software Updates and Recovery...
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... the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you have downloaded. 8. Software Updates and Recovery 7. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the destination folder. System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from external...
... the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you have downloaded. 8. Software Updates and Recovery 7. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the destination folder. System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the software package you can delete the downloaded file from external...
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... System," later in restore point. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to become unstable. this chapter Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to a system "Using System Restore," later in this... chapter 2 Try to restore your system by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all Compaq drivers. "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers," later in this chapter 6 Reinstall the operating system. Software Updates and Recovery...
... System," later in restore point. Step Description Refer to 1 Return the notebook to become unstable. this chapter Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to a system "Using System Restore," later in this... chapter 2 Try to restore your system by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all Compaq drivers. "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers," later in this chapter 6 Reinstall the operating system. Software Updates and Recovery...
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...Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. For example, restoring your data files. Software Updates and Recovery Using System Restore The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are ...reversible. All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your personal settings or add software or hardware. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set a system restore point manually: 1. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional ...
...Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. For example, restoring your data files. Software Updates and Recovery Using System Restore The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are ...reversible. All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your personal settings or add software or hardware. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set a system restore point manually: 1. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional ...
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... OK. Some factory-installed drivers for external devices may not be available for reinstallation from either the Driver Recovery disc or your notebook. Repair or reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality before repairing or reinstalling drivers for external devices. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for... for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery disc-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery disc into the optical drive, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you ...
... OK. Some factory-installed drivers for external devices may not be available for reinstallation from either the Driver Recovery disc or your notebook. Repair or reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality before repairing or reinstalling drivers for external devices. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for... for some or all of the listed drivers.) ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery disc-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery disc into the optical drive, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you ...
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... your settings within the application. ■ In all of the listed items.) 14-12 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application with factory settings. If you can be repaired or reinstalled by using...
... your settings within the application. ■ In all of the listed items.) 14-12 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application with factory settings. If you can be repaired or reinstalled by using...
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...the screen. (When you are prompted to select the applications you want to restore or reinstall the applications on the Driver Recovery disc. ■ Some or all of your notebook. In the Open text field, type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive. Use the following ... Software Guide 14-13 Select Start > Run. Select OK. 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 the check boxes for some or all of the listed items.) If the...
...the screen. (When you are prompted to select the applications you want to restore or reinstall the applications on the Driver Recovery disc. ■ Some or all of your notebook. In the Open text field, type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive. Use the following ... Software Guide 14-13 Select Start > Run. Select OK. 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 the check boxes for some or all of the listed items.) If the...
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..."Welcome to Setup" page is displayed). ✎ On the "Welcome to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Select Shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for 4 seconds. 4. When prompted, press any key to repair the selected Windows installation. (The repair process begins).... Software Updates and Recovery Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your operating system: ❏ In Windows XP Home, press ctrl+alt+...
..."Welcome to Setup" page is displayed). ✎ On the "Welcome to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Select Shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for 4 seconds. 4. When prompted, press any key to repair the selected Windows installation. (The repair process begins).... Software Updates and Recovery Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your operating system: ❏ In Windows XP Home, press ctrl+alt+...
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... Recovery Reinstalling the Operating System If you can do any of the following: ■ Purchase optional system backup software. ■ Copy individual data files to reinstall the operating system. Reinstalling the operating system deletes all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook... available in Windows XP Professional: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. To back up your notebook. Reinstalling the operating system deletes all of all files on your data before reinstalling the operating system. Hardware and Software Guide 14...
... Recovery Reinstalling the Operating System If you can do any of the following: ■ Purchase optional system backup software. ■ Copy individual data files to reinstall the operating system. Reinstalling the operating system deletes all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook... available in Windows XP Professional: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. To back up your notebook. Reinstalling the operating system deletes all of all files on your data before reinstalling the operating system. Hardware and Software Guide 14...