End User License Agreement
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...-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. Restrictions. This EULA is expressly provided for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with the update or supplement. TRANSFER. entirely by HP or its affiliates may make a one-time transfer of the Software Product to another end user. To use technical information you...
...-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. Restrictions. This EULA is expressly provided for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with the update or supplement. TRANSFER. entirely by HP or its affiliates may make a one-time transfer of the Software Product to another end user. To use technical information you...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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...or damage during shipping. 5 Logon to our online services site at http://www.hp.com/support. HP pays shipping costs. Contacting HP You can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP at http://www.hp.com/support to find a variety of help sources to meet your needs: ...„ Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product ...
...or damage during shipping. 5 Logon to our online services site at http://www.hp.com/support. HP pays shipping costs. Contacting HP You can obtain warranty service and technical support by contacting HP at http://www.hp.com/support to find a variety of help sources to meet your needs: ...„ Access to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product ...
Compaq Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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In some cases, it may need to a network, you install all software updates as they become unavailable. In other cases, complete USB support will result in the QuickRestore System Recovery CD is connected to confer with a ...retail version will become available. 1 Maintaining Your Software and Personal Data Compaq recommends that you may result in system lockups and loss of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with your system is enhanced by Compaq. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 1-1 Installing a Retail Version of ...
In some cases, it may need to a network, you install all software updates as they become unavailable. In other cases, complete USB support will result in the QuickRestore System Recovery CD is connected to confer with a ...retail version will become available. 1 Maintaining Your Software and Personal Data Compaq recommends that you may result in system lockups and loss of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with your system is enhanced by Compaq. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 1-1 Installing a Retail Version of ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to get started! 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...-Fi 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 booklet. See the "Comparison of hardware. ISP cable, DSL modem, ...
... and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to get started! 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...-Fi 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 booklet. See the "Comparison of hardware. ISP cable, DSL modem, ...
Hardware Guide
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... compartment provide information you call customer support. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the Product Key. These labels provide regulatory information and list the countries in order to use . You might need ... wireless device while traveling. 1-16 Hardware Guide You might need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the notebook. ■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N). Hardware Components Labels...
... compartment provide information you call customer support. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the Product Key. These labels provide regulatory information and list the countries in order to use . You might need ... wireless device while traveling. 1-16 Hardware Guide You might need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the notebook. ■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook contains the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N). Hardware Components Labels...
Hardware Guide
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...of the command. -or■ Press and hold down the Fn key, briefly press the second key, and then release both the notebook and the external monitor. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Hardware Guide 2-5 ... contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing Fn+F4 multiple times switches the image among display devices ...
...of the command. -or■ Press and hold down the Fn key, briefly press the second key, and then release both the notebook and the external monitor. Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3) Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Hardware Guide 2-5 ... contacting a Compaq support specialist, for downloading the latest software driver updates and product information, and for learning more about using and maintaining your notebook. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the notebook, pressing Fn+F4 multiple times switches the image among display devices ...
Software Guide
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It also provides instructions for using the Setup and support utilities. b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355389-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to manage notebook power, use multimedia software, and update or restore system software.
It also provides instructions for using the Setup and support utilities. b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 355389-001 November 2003 This guide explains how to manage notebook power, use multimedia software, and update or restore system software.
Software Guide
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... to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . 3-7 Choosing Recording Media 3-7 Creating DVDs and Video CDs 3-8 Sonic RecordNow 3-8 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 4-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 4-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 4-2 Downloading and Installing Software Updates 4-3 Downloading and Installing ROM Updates 4-4 Downloading and Installing Other Software 4-7 Recovery Procedures 4-8 Before You Begin 4-9 Using the System Restore Utility 4-10 Setting...
... to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . 3-7 Choosing Recording Media 3-7 Creating DVDs and Video CDs 3-8 Sonic RecordNow 3-8 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 4-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 4-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 4-2 Downloading and Installing Software Updates 4-3 Downloading and Installing ROM Updates 4-4 Downloading and Installing Other Software 4-7 Recovery Procedures 4-8 Before You Begin 4-9 Using the System Restore Utility 4-10 Setting...
Software Guide
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...newly discovered viruses. 2 Install Microsoft Windows updates by downloading the updates as they become available. Enter "Firewall" in the Search field and press enter. ✎ Using a firewall can disable the firewall or contact your notebook security and to reduce the severity of ...this Security Measure For More Information 1 Install antivirus software before Microsoft: connecting to the Internet or a network. (Some notebook http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus models are shipped with antivirus software.) Symantec: http://securityresponse.symantec.com Refer to the ...
...newly discovered viruses. 2 Install Microsoft Windows updates by downloading the updates as they become available. Enter "Firewall" in the Search field and press enter. ✎ Using a firewall can disable the firewall or contact your notebook security and to reduce the severity of ...this Security Measure For More Information 1 Install antivirus software before Microsoft: connecting to the Internet or a network. (Some notebook http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus models are shipped with antivirus software.) Symantec: http://securityresponse.symantec.com Refer to the ...
Software Guide
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... the Compaq Web site. 3. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with your notebook type, series or family, and model. Prepare for any software updates, particularly a ROM update. Software Guide 4-1 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the...
... the Compaq Web site. 3. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with your notebook type, series or family, and model. Prepare for any software updates, particularly a ROM update. Software Guide 4-1 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the...
Software Guide
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... number are provided on the Service Tag label on the bottom of the currently installed ROM. Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for system components, select Main menu > System IDs. 4-2 Software Guide Press F10 while the "Press ... 3. To view or enter identification values for your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is displayed in the next section. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version ...
... number are provided on the Service Tag label on the bottom of the currently installed ROM. Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for system components, select Main menu > System IDs. 4-2 Software Guide Press F10 while the "Press ... 3. To view or enter identification values for your notebook, you need the following information: ■ The product category is displayed in the next section. Accessing Notebook ROM Information To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version ...
Software Guide
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... sections provide instructions for downloading and installing the following: ■ A ROM update ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update Software Guide 4-3 Your preferences are set as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. The Readme.txt files included with RomPaqs are in effect when the notebook restarts. c. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. To confirm...
... sections provide instructions for downloading and installing the following: ■ A ROM update ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update Software Guide 4-3 Your preferences are set as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. The Readme.txt files included with RomPaqs are in effect when the notebook restarts. c. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. To confirm...
Software Guide
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... Downloading and Installing ROM Updates 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. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on... battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do...
... Downloading and Installing ROM Updates 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. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on... battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do...
Software Guide
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... want to the hard drive. Record the path to the default or custom location on your notebook: ❏ Select Start > 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 .... (You may need to the hard drive.) b. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook. (You may need to identify the update later, after it has been downloaded to access the ROM...
... want to the hard drive. Record the path to the default or custom location on your notebook: ❏ Select Start > 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 .... (You may need to the hard drive.) b. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that provides software for your notebook. (You may need to identify the update later, after it has been downloaded to access the ROM...
Software Guide
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...the installation, open the folder, and then select the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. To complete the installation, follow... any instructions that contains the update. 3. To install a ROM update, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier to...
...the installation, open the folder, and then select the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The ROM update installation begins.) 4. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. To complete the installation, follow... any instructions that contains the update. 3. To install a ROM update, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier to...
Software Guide
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... In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Then follow the path you recorded earlier to identify your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at the Compaq Web site that contains the...software to the hard drive.) b. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing Other Software To update software other identifier of the software you have downloaded. Select My Computer and then your hard drive that provides software for your notebook and access other software you want to ...
... In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Then follow the path you recorded earlier to identify your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or❏ Visit the Compaq Web site at the Compaq Web site that contains the...software to the hard drive.) b. Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing Other Software To update software other identifier of the software you have downloaded. Select My Computer and then your hard drive that provides software for your notebook and access other software you want to ...
Software Guide
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...from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 4-8 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations 7. During a software restoration, repair, or ...reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the Compaq folder. Recovery Procedures Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this...
...from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 4-8 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations 7. During a software restoration, repair, or ...reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the Compaq folder. Recovery Procedures Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this...
Software Guide
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... your operating system. The "Repairing the Operating System" section Reinstall the operating system. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to restore your system by using the Help and Support Center. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ Compaq recommends that you try reinstalling the application. Perform the following restore procedures...
... your operating system. The "Repairing the Operating System" section Reinstall the operating system. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Refer to Return the notebook to restore your system by using the Help and Support Center. Software Updates and Restorations Before You Begin ✎ Compaq recommends that you try reinstalling the application. Perform the following restore procedures...
Software Guide
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...is performing optimally. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your system. Software Updates and Restorations Using the System Restore Utility The System Restore utility ...enables you to a restore point: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. The notebook sets restore points, called system restore points, at...
...is performing optimally. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your system. Software Updates and Restorations Using the System Restore Utility The System Restore utility ...enables you to a restore point: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. The notebook sets restore points, called system restore points, at...
Software Guide
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... driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When... drivers.) If the CD does not open within several seconds, select Start > Run. Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the Open...
... driver reinstallation process repairs or replaces most corrupted drivers and reinstalls most deleted drivers. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When... drivers.) If the CD does not open within several seconds, select Start > Run. Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality from the Driver Recovery CD-While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the Open...
