End User License Agreement
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...the Certificate of any product identification, copyright notices or proprietary restrictions from the Software Product. 6. In case of the HP Product with the update or supplement. b. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software Product, except and only to the original Software Product provided ...by the Microsoft License Agreement. 2. This EULA will prevail. 4. entirely by HP as eligible for the upgrade. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the extent that HP and its suppliers and are protected by law, including but not limited to do so is ...
...the Certificate of any product identification, copyright notices or proprietary restrictions from the Software Product. 6. In case of the HP Product with the update or supplement. b. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software Product, except and only to the original Software Product provided ...by the Microsoft License Agreement. 2. This EULA will prevail. 4. entirely by HP as eligible for the upgrade. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the extent that HP and its suppliers and are protected by law, including but not limited to do so is ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. The instructions in this booklet. Your Internet service provider (... Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately...
...Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. The instructions in this booklet. Your Internet service provider (... Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately...
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... 6-8 Setup Utility Power-On Password 6-9 Setting a Power-On Password 6-10 Entering a Power-On Password 6-10 Setup Utility Device Security 6-11 Antivirus Software 6-12 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 6-13 Firewall Software 6-14 Optional Security Cable 6-15 vi Hardware and Software Guide
... 6-8 Setup Utility Power-On Password 6-9 Setting a Power-On Password 6-10 Entering a Power-On Password 6-10 Setup Utility Device Security 6-11 Antivirus Software 6-12 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 6-13 Firewall Software 6-14 Optional Security Cable 6-15 vi Hardware and Software Guide
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...Memory Cards 7-5 Using the Memory Reader Light 7-6 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-7 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-8 PC Cards 7-9 Inserting a PC Card 7-10 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-11 Drives 7-13 Adding a Drive to the System 7-13 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-13 Caring for... Drives 7-14 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-15 Memory 7-19 Increasing Memory 7-19 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-20 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates...
...Memory Cards 7-5 Using the Memory Reader Light 7-6 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-7 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-8 PC Cards 7-9 Inserting a PC Card 7-10 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-11 Drives 7-13 Adding a Drive to the System 7-13 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-13 Caring for... Drives 7-14 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-15 Memory 7-19 Increasing Memory 7-19 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-20 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates...
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... or DVDs, is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of the battery bay. Depending on your notebook. The software discs are provided in case you may need to update or troubleshoot the operating system. To display... the information on the Service Tag on your notebook, you ever need when you contact Customer Care. This ...
... or DVDs, is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of the battery bay. Depending on your notebook. The software discs are provided in case you may need to update or troubleshoot the operating system. To display... the information on the Service Tag on your notebook, you ever need when you contact Customer Care. This ...
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...software provided on an external keyboard, press scroll lock+scroll lock+f5. Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. ■... second key only of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. For example, to use notebook and operating system features. ■ Updates for your notebook. Using Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1) The fn+f1 hotkey opens the Help and Support Center....
...software provided on an external keyboard, press scroll lock+scroll lock+f5. Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. ■... second key only of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. For example, to use notebook and operating system features. ■ Updates for your notebook. Using Hotkey Commands Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1) The fn+f1 hotkey opens the Help and Support Center....
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...notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed as the BIOS date. For information about system hardware components and software version numbers. » To clear the display, press esc. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in Chapter 8, "Software Updates... and Recovery and System Software." Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Keyboard and Touchpad Display System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays information about updating the system ROM...
...notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed as the BIOS date. For information about system hardware components and software version numbers. » To clear the display, press esc. In the fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed in Chapter 8, "Software Updates... and Recovery and System Software." Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Keyboard and Touchpad Display System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays information about updating the system ROM...
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... you use . Most of risks. Security features provided with your notebook, some security features may help you follow the procedures described later in this guide for using ■ Antivirus software ■ Windows updates ■ Firewall software In addition to act as deterrents. These... deterrents may not prevent a product from a variety of these additional security features can protect the notebook, personal information, and data from being mishandled or ...
... you use . Most of risks. Security features provided with your notebook, some security features may help you follow the procedures described later in this guide for using ■ Antivirus software ■ Windows updates ■ Firewall software In addition to act as deterrents. These... deterrents may not prevent a product from a variety of these additional security features can protect the notebook, personal information, and data from being mishandled or ...
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...Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use the keys on or restarted. When using the Setup utility, you must use of the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power-on password in the Setup utility* Unauthorized access to the Setup utility (f10) Administrator password in... access to data ■ Firewall software ■ Windows updates Unauthorized access to the Setup utility BIOS settings and other system identification information Administrator password in the Setup utility* Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ...
...Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use the keys on or restarted. When using the Setup utility, you must use of the notebook ■ QuickLock ■ Power-on password in the Setup utility* Unauthorized access to the Setup utility (f10) Administrator password in... access to data ■ Firewall software ■ Windows updates Unauthorized access to the Setup utility BIOS settings and other system identification information Administrator password in the Setup utility* Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) ...
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... detect most cases, repair damage they have caused. Antivirus software can disable your notebook against newly discovered viruses, the antivirus software must be updated. To provide protection against viruses, it is preinstalled on the notebook. For more information about using and updating the Norton AntiVirus software: » Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus >Help...
... detect most cases, repair damage they have caused. Antivirus software can disable your notebook against newly discovered viruses, the antivirus software must be updated. To provide protection against viruses, it is preinstalled on the notebook. For more information about using and updating the Norton AntiVirus software: » Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus >Help...
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... and other software included on -screen instructions to install the latest recommended updates from Microsoft. To update your notebook, use the update link at Start > Help and Support. This could take several minutes. 3. Follow the on your notebook may have become available after the notebook was shipped. The disc automatically runs the installation application. 2. Remove the...
... and other software included on -screen instructions to install the latest recommended updates from Microsoft. To update your notebook, use the update link at Start > Help and Support. This could take several minutes. 3. Follow the on your notebook may have become available after the notebook was shipped. The disc automatically runs the installation application. 2. Remove the...
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a Communication Device For information about using the Network Service Boot to connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) server during startup, refer to Chapter 5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." For information about modem, wireless, and network connections, select Start > .... 7-4 Hardware and Software Guide For more information about using an optional wireless device, refer to the "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software."
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a Communication Device For information about using the Network Service Boot to connect the notebook to a PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) server during startup, refer to Chapter 5, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." For information about modem, wireless, and network connections, select Start > .... 7-4 Hardware and Software Guide For more information about using an optional wireless device, refer to the "Using Advanced Setup Utility Features" section in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software."
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... may find that you set a restore point before beginning a software update. 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 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 with your notebook as they become available. Hardware and Software Guide 8-1 For instructions...
... may find that you set a restore point before beginning a software update. 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 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 with your notebook as they become available. Hardware and Software Guide 8-1 For instructions...
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... more detailed instructions, the supplementary information in the following sections may need the following information: ■ The product category is provided at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site. ■ Download and install updates. Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to the bottom of the...
... more detailed instructions, the supplementary information in the following sections may need the following information: ■ The product category is provided at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site. ■ Download and install updates. Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to the bottom of the...
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... For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to the "Setup Utility" section later in this section. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on or restart the... notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the...
... For more information about using the Setup utility, refer to the "Setup Utility" section later in this section. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on or restart the... notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... a file named Readme.txt. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site (English only) is packaged in compressed files called CPQFlash SoftPaqs. The following sections...
... a file named Readme.txt. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site (English only) is packaged in compressed files called CPQFlash SoftPaqs. The following sections...
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..., or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook. 2. Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the AC outlet. ■...
..., or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook. 2. Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the AC outlet. ■...
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... drive designation is complete. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. To complete the installation, follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you... Explorer. 2. To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Follow any instructions that are displayed: 1. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and...
... drive designation is complete. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. To complete the installation, follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you... Explorer. 2. To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Follow any instructions that are displayed: 1. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and...
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...instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 5. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. To open Windows Explorer. Write down the date, name, or other than the ROM: 1. Hardware and Software... Guide 8-7 Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) ...
...instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 5. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. To open Windows Explorer. Write down the date, name, or other than the ROM: 1. Hardware and Software... Guide 8-7 Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) ...
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... screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 9. In the left pane of...
... screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 9. In the left pane of...