End User License Agreement
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... of a conflict between such terms, the other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to United States copyright, trade secret, and trademark law, as well as expressly provided in such recovery solution ... Product and user documentation are protected by HP as a consignment. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. After upgrading, you fail to another end user. a. All intellectual property rights in this EULA. 7. f. Recovery Solution....
... of a conflict between such terms, the other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to United States copyright, trade secret, and trademark law, as well as expressly provided in such recovery solution ... Product and user documentation are protected by HP as a consignment. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. After upgrading, you fail to another end user. a. All intellectual property rights in this EULA. 7. f. Recovery Solution....
Wireless Setup Guide
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...wireless local area network) capability. ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Record encryption key. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1... Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. See the "Comparison of hardware. The ...
...wireless local area network) capability. ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Record encryption key. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1... Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. See the "Comparison of hardware. The ...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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... questions to your questions and resolve problems-24 hours a day, 7 days a week. compaq.com/communities ! Add-on to our online services site at www.compaq.com/consumersupport. Detailed questions We have a variety of services available online to help sources to... drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. compaq.com/athome/support/consumeremail.html 6 Applicable error messages - Operating system - Log on options - Access...
... questions to your questions and resolve problems-24 hours a day, 7 days a week. compaq.com/communities ! Add-on to our online services site at www.compaq.com/consumersupport. Detailed questions We have a variety of services available online to help sources to... drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. compaq.com/athome/support/consumeremail.html 6 Applicable error messages - Operating system - Log on options - Access...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... 12-1 Security Preferences in the Setup Utility 12-3 QuickLock 12-3 Passwords 12-5 Compaq and Windows Passwords 12-5 Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . 12-7 Compaq Administrator Passwords 12-9 Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords 12-10 Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords . . . . . 12-11 Power-On Passwords 12-11 ...Changing DriveLock Passwords 12-16 Removing DriveLock Protection 12-17 Device Security 12-18 Antivirus Software 12-19 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Optional Security Cable 12-22 13 Setup Utility Open the Setup ...
... 12-1 Security Preferences in the Setup Utility 12-3 QuickLock 12-3 Passwords 12-5 Compaq and Windows Passwords 12-5 Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . 12-7 Compaq Administrator Passwords 12-9 Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords 12-10 Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords . . . . . 12-11 Power-On Passwords 12-11 ...Changing DriveLock Passwords 12-16 Removing DriveLock Protection 12-17 Device Security 12-18 Antivirus Software 12-19 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Optional Security Cable 12-22 13 Setup Utility Open the Setup ...
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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 ...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 Shipping Travel 16-1 Shipping 16-2 17...
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 ...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 Shipping Travel 16-1 Shipping 16-2 17...
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... of these applications. If an operating system update disc is included with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that is not preinstalled on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in case you ever need to "Critical Security Updates for Windows XP" in Chapter 12, "Security...For information about installing applications, refer to "System Recovery" in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." Component ID Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The discs packaged in the "Required for Setup" bag provide ...
... of these applications. If an operating system update disc is included with your notebook, it is strongly recommended that is not preinstalled on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in case you ever need to "Critical Security Updates for Windows XP" in Chapter 12, "Security...For information about installing applications, refer to "System Recovery" in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and Recovery." Component ID Optical Discs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or DVDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The discs packaged in the "Required for Setup" bag provide ...
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...wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the notebook. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot... system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. To display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer...
...wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the notebook. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot... system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. To display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer...
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... information about using this wizard and other Internet connection methods, refer to the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. ■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have...Explorer. ■ Until you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to Customer Care. Keyboard ■ Updates for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links...
... information about using this wizard and other Internet connection methods, refer to the printed Getting Started guide included with your notebook. ■ After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have...Explorer. ■ Until you can use the fn+f3 hotkey to Customer Care. Keyboard ■ Updates for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links...
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... Recovery." Displaying System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays system information such as the BIOS date. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is playing. For information about updating the system ROM, refer to use a hotkey command on an external keyboard, press scroll lock+scroll lock+f5. The BIOS date...
... Recovery." Displaying System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays system information such as the BIOS date. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is playing. For information about updating the system ROM, refer to use a hotkey command on an external keyboard, press scroll lock+scroll lock+f5. The BIOS date...
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...deterrents may not prevent a product from a variety of these features. You can use the security features provided with your notebook to use your notebook, personal information, and data from being mishandled or stolen. Depending on how and where you may help you follow the... procedures provided in this chapter for using ■ AntiVirus software. ■ Windows updates. ■ Firewall software. It is recommended that you decide which other security features to protect your notebook, you use . The table next in this chapter may not need to act as deterrents...
...deterrents may not prevent a product from a variety of these features. You can use the security features provided with your notebook to use your notebook, personal information, and data from being mishandled or stolen. Depending on how and where you may help you follow the... procedures provided in this chapter for using ■ AntiVirus software. ■ Windows updates. ■ Firewall software. It is recommended that you decide which other security features to protect your notebook, you use . The table next in this chapter may not need to act as deterrents...
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..., DVD, or diskette Device Security* Unauthorized access to data ■ Compaq administrator password* ■ Windows security updates ■ Firewall software Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other system identification information Compaq administrator password* Computer viruses Norton AntiVirus software Unauthorized removal of the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power-on or restarted. Security To Protect...
..., DVD, or diskette Device Security* Unauthorized access to data ■ Compaq administrator password* ■ Windows security updates ■ Firewall software Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other system identification information Compaq administrator password* Computer viruses Norton AntiVirus software Unauthorized removal of the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power-on or restarted. Security To Protect...
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... Norton AntiVirus software and for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you protect your notebook against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated. Security Antivirus Software When you use the notebook for purchasing extended update service are provided within the application. ■ To access your Norton AntiVirus software, select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus...
... Norton AntiVirus software and for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you protect your notebook against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be updated. Security Antivirus Software When you use the notebook for purchasing extended update service are provided within the application. ■ To access your Norton AntiVirus software, select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus...
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...-discovered security breaches and computer viruses, it is recommended that all available updates are installed on the screen to install the latest recommended updates from Microsoft. Additional updates to your notebook, updates to Windows and Microsoft applications will continue to become available after your notebook was configured but before your optical drive. 2. To be included with...
...-discovered security breaches and computer viruses, it is recommended that all available updates are installed on the screen to install the latest recommended updates from Microsoft. Additional updates to your notebook, updates to Windows and Microsoft applications will continue to become available after your notebook was configured but before your optical drive. 2. To be included with...
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... Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 If you prefer to work from the Compaq Web site. 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided... System Restore," later in the following sections may find that the easiest way to update the software preloaded or preinstalled on the notebook. ■ Access, download, and install updates from more detailed instructions, the supplementary information in this chapter. As with any other...
... Hardware and Software Guide 14-1 If you prefer to work from the Compaq Web site. 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided... System Restore," later in the following sections may find that the easiest way to update the software preloaded or preinstalled on the notebook. ■ Access, download, and install updates from more detailed instructions, the supplementary information in this chapter. As with any other...
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...Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer, and on the notebook, you may need to the bottom of the notebook. The BIOS also supports such notebook services as the BIOS (basic input-output system) date. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed... Guide The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices. 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, ...
...Start > Help and Support > My Compaq Computer, and on the notebook, you may need to the bottom of the notebook. The BIOS also supports such notebook services as the BIOS (basic input-output system) date. On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed... Guide The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices. 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, ...
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... not open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in Windows.) For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to select the Main menu. (When the Main menu is selected, ROM...1. To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." Hardware and Software Guide 14-3 Software Updates and Recovery ■ To display ROM information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 4. While the "Press to enter Setup" ...
... not open with system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in Windows.) For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to select the Main menu. (When the Main menu is selected, ROM...1. To close the Setup utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to Chapter 13, "Setup Utility." Hardware and Software Guide 14-3 Software Updates and Recovery ■ To display ROM information in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 4. While the "Press to enter Setup" ...
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... Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the Compaq Web site is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about connecting to the Internet using the Internet software included with the notebook, refer to the "Connect to reliable external power...
... Internet Software ✎ This section describes the software updates available at the Compaq Web site is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about connecting to the Internet using the Internet software included with the notebook, refer to the "Connect to reliable external power...
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... downloaded.) c. At the download area: a. Access the page at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 2. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading a ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your selection to download your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software...
... downloaded.) c. At the download area: a. Access the page at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 2. Software Updates and Recovery Downloading a ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your selection to download your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software...
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...and Software Guide To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Select My Computer > your hard drive that are displayed: 1. Follow the path you can delete the downloaded file from... > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 3. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. To complete the installation, follow the instructions ...
...and Software Guide To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Select My Computer > your hard drive that are displayed: 1. Follow the path you can delete the downloaded file from... > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 3. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk C.) b. To complete the installation, follow the instructions ...
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... your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - If you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 4. or - ❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at the Compaq Web... Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer and then select your notebook and access other than a ROM update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk...
... your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - If you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 4. or - ❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at the Compaq Web... Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer and then select your notebook and access other than a ROM update: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk...