Wireless Setup Guide
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..., Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to get started! TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). 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 ...
..., Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to get started! TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). 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 ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key 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 4, your network. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless...
... pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key 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 4, your network. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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...offering. During the "extended phase" Computer OEMs lose their operating system lifecycle on new Evo commercial computers. For business applications, Compaq and Microsoft strongly recommend upgrading to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle.asp 3 April 2002 WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 ...asp for additional details. The source of this operating system. Compaq will no longer be licensed 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 ...
...offering. During the "extended phase" Computer OEMs lose their operating system lifecycle on new Evo commercial computers. For business applications, Compaq and Microsoft strongly recommend upgrading to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle.asp 3 April 2002 WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 ...asp for additional details. The source of this operating system. Compaq will no longer be licensed 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 ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... and don't intend to upgrade my OS for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Why should I have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft, Compaq can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. If you intend to... the most cost-effective price for DSP? Please consult the QuickSpecs for Customer Exceptions 9. Based on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft? I expect to Windows XP Professional affect my new purchases after end...
... and don't intend to upgrade my OS for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Why should I have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft, Compaq can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. If you intend to... the most cost-effective price for DSP? Please consult the QuickSpecs for Customer Exceptions 9. Based on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft? I expect to Windows XP Professional affect my new purchases after end...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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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. 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. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided.
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. 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. 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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Restart the notebook. 3. Displaying Media Contents Autorun, sometimes called autoplay or auto insert notification, is in this section provides instructions for using drive media. Software Guide 1-1 Autorun displays ... in use: 1. 1 CD and DVD Software Using CDs and DVDs Most of this guide to exit Standby or Hibernation. 2. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you are using CDs and DVDs. Briefly press the power button to the "Power" section. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while...
Restart the notebook. 3. Displaying Media Contents Autorun, sometimes called autoplay or auto insert notification, is in this section provides instructions for using drive media. Software Guide 1-1 Autorun displays ... in use: 1. 1 CD and DVD Software Using CDs and DVDs Most of this guide to exit Standby or Hibernation. 2. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you are using CDs and DVDs. Briefly press the power button to the "Power" section. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... are not displayed when you insert it, you can display the contents manually: 1. Software Guide 1-3 Copyright Warning It is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to make unauthorized copies of the drive containing the medium). 2. Press enter. ✎ A drive designation is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to identify...
... are not displayed when you insert it, you can display the contents manually: 1. Software Guide 1-3 Copyright Warning It is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to make unauthorized copies of the drive containing the medium). 2. Press enter. ✎ A drive designation is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to identify...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... to step 4. 4. Proceed to step 5. ❏ If the CD and Windows Media Player do not open . Insert the audio CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or an optional port replicator. 3. CD and DVD Software Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a drive into the...
... to step 4. 4. Proceed to step 5. ❏ If the CD and Windows Media Player do not open . Insert the audio CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or an optional port replicator. 3. CD and DVD Software Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a drive into the...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...of an optional port replicator. 3. To stop playing the CD, select the Stop button. If an optical drive is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to step 9. ❏ If the CD does not play . 8. Open Windows Media Player from the Start button: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional,... and DVDs," first in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 7. Insert the video CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or the MultiBay of every drive in this section. 2. Proceed to identify the drive. Software Guide 1-5 Select the video file, then select the ...
...of an optional port replicator. 3. To stop playing the CD, select the Stop button. If an optical drive is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to step 9. ❏ If the CD does not play . 8. Open Windows Media Player from the Start button: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional,... and DVDs," first in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 7. Insert the video CD into the MultiBay of the notebook or the MultiBay of every drive in this section. 2. Proceed to identify the drive. Software Guide 1-5 Select the video file, then select the ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... the F9 through the operating system or in the Windows Media Player window can also be performed from your keyboard. CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn...
... the F9 through the operating system or in the Windows Media Player window can also be performed from your keyboard. CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home: ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the notebook, but not preinstalled. Installing WinDVD Although WinDVD can be installed by following the... prompts that appear on the screen the first time you insert a DVD, Compaq recommends that you prefer to install WinDVD, decline the ...
... In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home: ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the notebook, but not preinstalled. Installing WinDVD Although WinDVD can be installed by following the... prompts that appear on the screen the first time you insert a DVD, Compaq recommends that you prefer to install WinDVD, decline the ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... you must change the region setting as described next 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 autorun opens the DVD...
... you must change the region setting as described next 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 autorun opens the DVD...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... Features Easy CD Creator is a transfer utility that enables you to drag-and-drop data files between your hard drive and a media or between your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is available from most application data files, including Microsoft Office data files, it cannot be used with audio files such...
... Features Easy CD Creator is a transfer utility that enables you to drag-and-drop data files between your hard drive and a media or between your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is available from most application data files, including Microsoft Office data files, it cannot be used with audio files such...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...and DVD Software Installing Easy CD Creator If Easy CD Creator software is included with inserting a drive into the notebook MultiBay, then inserting a CD into the drive. Connect the notebook to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. If autorun is enabled, an installation menu is provided on the ...✎ A drive designation is a letter of every drive in an optional port replicator). ■ Do not install the software while the notebook is running on battery power or when the external power supply is not preloaded or preinstalled. Insert an optical drive into the optical drive,...
...and DVD Software Installing Easy CD Creator If Easy CD Creator software is included with inserting a drive into the notebook MultiBay, then inserting a CD into the drive. Connect the notebook to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. If autorun is enabled, an installation menu is provided on the ...✎ A drive designation is a letter of every drive in an optional port replicator). ■ Do not install the software while the notebook is running on battery power or when the external power supply is not preloaded or preinstalled. Insert an optical drive into the optical drive,...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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Compaq recommends that you select the Complete installation. Auto Insert Notification is enabled. Autorun runs a program on the screen is complete, restart the notebook. When the procedure displayed on a data medium or opens an audio or video medium as soon as the medium... to restart the notebook, select Yes. Follow the instructions on or off. When installation is complete, you are prompted to enable Auto Insert Notification. Auto Insert Notification is closed. Select Yes at the Auto Insert Notification prompt. 2. On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that turns ...
Compaq recommends that you select the Complete installation. Auto Insert Notification is enabled. Autorun runs a program on the screen is complete, restart the notebook. When the procedure displayed on a data medium or opens an audio or video medium as soon as the medium... to restart the notebook, select Yes. Follow the instructions on or off. When installation is complete, you are prompted to enable Auto Insert Notification. Auto Insert Notification is closed. Select Yes at the Auto Insert Notification prompt. 2. On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that turns ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...To prevent loss of work and damage to an optical drive medium: ■ Connect the notebook to a reliable external power source before writing to a medium. The write process is writing to ) into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly between the network drive and the optical drive....Instead, copy from a medium or a network drive to your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to the optical drive. Software Guide 1-15 Power loss, for example from a failing battery pack, could corrupt the ...
...To prevent loss of work and damage to an optical drive medium: ■ Connect the notebook to a reliable external power source before writing to a medium. The write process is writing to ) into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly between the network drive and the optical drive....Instead, copy from a medium or a network drive to your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to the optical drive. Software Guide 1-15 Power loss, for example from a failing battery pack, could corrupt the ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...9632; CD-RWs, DVD-RAMs, and DVD/CD-RWs, which DirectCD is installed on your notebook, a CD-R created with DirectCD on your notebook can be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. The notebook can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not yet available in all regions.) Responding... a medium formatted for DirectCD. ■ To use Easy CD Creator or CD Copier, do not use a medium formatted for DirectCD. 1-16 Software Guide Compaq recommends that correspond to the UDF Prompt The first time you insert a CD-RW, DVD-RAM, or DVD/CD-RW into an optical drive, you...
...9632; CD-RWs, DVD-RAMs, and DVD/CD-RWs, which DirectCD is installed on your notebook, a CD-R created with DirectCD on your notebook can be prompted to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. The notebook can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not yet available in all regions.) Responding... a medium formatted for DirectCD. ■ To use Easy CD Creator or CD Copier, do not use a medium formatted for DirectCD. 1-16 Software Guide Compaq recommends that correspond to the UDF Prompt The first time you insert a CD-RW, DVD-RAM, or DVD/CD-RW into an optical drive, you...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... pausing to the hard drive. If you did not install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt the first time you install UDF Reader on your notebook before creating the medium. For more information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to "Using CDs and DVDs" > "Avoiding Standby and Hibernation," earlier...not have DirectCD installed only if you inserted the medium into your hard drive, select the Copy button immediately after selecting the Copy to your notebook, reinsert the medium, then install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt. 1-20 Software Guide For general information about this issue, refer to the...
... pausing to the hard drive. If you did not install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt the first time you install UDF Reader on your notebook before creating the medium. For more information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to "Using CDs and DVDs" > "Avoiding Standby and Hibernation," earlier...not have DirectCD installed only if you inserted the medium into your hard drive, select the Copy button immediately after selecting the Copy to your notebook, reinsert the medium, then install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt. 1-20 Software Guide For general information about this issue, refer to the...