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... another end user. UPGRADES. TRANSFER. The initial user of the Software Product to comply with /for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. After upgrading, you provide in this EULA. 7. This EULA applies to... by HP or its affiliates may only be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Recovery Solution. In case of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. Any transfer must agree to United States copyright, trade secret, and trademark law,...
... another end user. UPGRADES. TRANSFER. The initial user of the Software Product to comply with /for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. After upgrading, you provide in this EULA. 7. This EULA applies to... by HP or its affiliates may only be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Recovery Solution. In case of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. Any transfer must agree to United States copyright, trade secret, and trademark law,...
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... 7-4 Digital 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 ...
... 7-4 Digital 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 ...
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... can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. Keyboard and Touchpad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access your Web browser home page, you have set up your Internet or network services...
... can also access the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. Keyboard and Touchpad ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures. ■ Links to quickly access your Web browser home page, you have set up your Internet or network services...
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... (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Keyboard and Touchpad Display System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays information about updating the...
... (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 On some notebook models, the BIOS date is displayed in Chapter 8, "Software Updates and Recovery and System Software." Keyboard and Touchpad Display System Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays information about updating the...
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... by any of the following list describes the capabilities of some of the restore solution for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with the Windows operating system. ■ InterVideo WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies.... The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the technical support Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. This software is determined by your region and notebook ...
... by any of the following list describes the capabilities of some of the restore solution for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with the Windows operating system. ■ InterVideo WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies.... The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the technical support Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. This software is determined by your region and notebook ...
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... 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." The Help and Support utility provides communication information that includes instructions, tutorials, and wizards that can help you set...Help and Support. 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)."
... 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." The Help and Support utility provides communication information that includes instructions, tutorials, and wizards that can help you set...Help and Support. 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)."
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...to update the software provided with your notebook is strongly recommended that the easiest way to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. For instructions, refer 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 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to "Using System Restore" later in this chapter. ...
...to update the software provided with your notebook is strongly recommended that the easiest way to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. For instructions, refer 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 8 Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to "Using System Restore" later in this chapter. ...
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...the following information: ■ The product category is provided at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site. ■ Download and install updates. The information on the Service Tag is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided...administrator before installing any update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. ■ Access updates at Start > Help and Support, and on the Service Tag. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software If you to ■ Prepare for any software updates, ...
...the following information: ■ The product category is provided at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site. ■ Download and install updates. The information on the Service Tag is Notebook. ■ The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) are provided...administrator before installing any update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. ■ Access updates at Start > Help and Support, and on the Service Tag. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software If you to ■ Prepare for any software updates, ...
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...the Setup utility, refer to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in this section. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is displayed as the BIOS (basic input-output system) date... from within Windows, press the fn+esc hotkey. If the Setup utility does not open the Setup utility, turn on the notebook, you need to know the version of the system ROM is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on or restart the...
...the Setup utility, refer to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in this section. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is displayed as the BIOS (basic input-output system) date... from within Windows, press the fn+esc hotkey. If the Setup utility does not open the Setup utility, turn on the notebook, you need to know the version of the system ROM is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on or restart the...
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... ROMPaqs. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. 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 English only.
... ROMPaqs. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. 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 English only.
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... or cord. 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. ■ Do not shut... to the hard drive.) b. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC...
... or cord. 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. ■ Do not shut... to the hard drive.) b. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC...
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To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive ...
To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive ...
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... the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 5. 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, ...name, or other than the ROM: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 8-7 At the download area: a. To open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other identifier of the SoftPaq you want to download. 4. When the download...
... the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 5. 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, ...name, or other than the ROM: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 8-7 At the download area: a. To open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other identifier of the SoftPaq you want to download. 4. When the download...
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... an .exe extension-for most downloads from the destination folder. 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide If you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My... a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you don't see the download in the SWSetup folder, look in the My Documents folder. 7. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6.
... an .exe extension-for most downloads from the destination folder. 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide If you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My... a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you don't see the download in the SWSetup folder, look in the My Documents folder. 7. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6.
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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■...will not affect documents or emails that you saved after that you manually set additional restore points whenever you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your system files and settings. For example, restoring your...
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Software Recovery Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■...will not affect documents or emails that you saved after that you manually set additional restore points whenever you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your system files and settings. For example, restoring your...
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...to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 8-10 Hardware and Software Guide Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Start > Help and Support ...> System Restore. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure the notebook is connected to a restore point: 1. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Setting a Restore Point To set a system restore point manually: 1.
...to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 8-10 Hardware and Software Guide Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Start > Help and Support ...> System Restore. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure the notebook is connected to a restore point: 1. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Setting a Restore Point To set a system restore point manually: 1.
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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Setup Utility The Setup utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is displayed in Windows. 2. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for setting specific preferences are provided in this guide. Opening the... Chapter 6, "Security." Before Windows opens and while the "Press to enter setup" prompt is not working or will not load. Turn on or restart the notebook in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Setup Utility The Setup utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is displayed in Windows. 2. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for setting specific preferences are provided in this guide. Opening the... Chapter 6, "Security." Before Windows opens and while the "Press to enter setup" prompt is not working or will not load. Turn on or restart the notebook in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
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... utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt "Press to select the Advanced menu. 3. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Changing the Language of Computer Setup The following procedure explains... how to change the language of the screen. 2. If the notebook is displayed in Windows. 8-12 Hardware and Software Guide To ...
... utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt "Press to select the Advanced menu. 3. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Changing the Language of Computer Setup The following procedure explains... how to change the language of the screen. 2. If the notebook is displayed in Windows. 8-12 Hardware and Software Guide To ...
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... 8-13 To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Navigating and Selecting in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys...
... 8-13 To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Navigating and Selecting in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys...
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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Displaying System Information The following procedure explains how to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in Windows.) 8-14 Hardware and Software Guide To open the Setup utility, turn on the Main and Advanced ...use the arrow keys to enter setup" is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Access the system information on or restart the notebook in the Setup utility. If the Setup utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system information available in the Setup utility...
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Displaying System Information The following procedure explains how to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The notebook restarts in Windows.) 8-14 Hardware and Software Guide To open the Setup utility, turn on the Main and Advanced ...use the arrow keys to enter setup" is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Access the system information on or restart the notebook in the Setup utility. If the Setup utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system information available in the Setup utility...