Compaq N610c Series manual Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD, Preparing to Update Software

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How to Get Information, Help and Updates

Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CD

The Compaq Support Software CD provides the latest Compaq software and instructions for installing and using it. The CD includes device drivers, ROM updates, and utilities.

To purchase the current Compaq Support Software CD or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the CD, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Preparing to Update Software

To access software updates from the Compaq Web site, the following information will be needed:

The product category is Notebook.

The product family name and series number are printed in the lower left corner of the display bezel.

More complete model information is provided on the serial number label on the bottom of the notebook.

To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the notebook, you will need to know the version of the system ROM currently installed.

ROM version information can be displayed by pressing Fn+esc or by accessing Compaq Computer Setup.

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Contents Getting Started Getting Started First Edition July Document Part Number Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Hardware and Software SetupOpening the notebook Connecting the notebook to external powerTurning on the notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Optional Applications Hardware and Software Setup Confirming Hibernation Setting Identifying display components Display ComponentsPointing Device Components Pointing Stick ModelIdentifying pointing stick components Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad ModelIdentifying dual pointing device components Dual Pointing Device ModelTop Components Speakers and Memory CompartmentIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Identifying lights on top of the notebook LightsLights Buttons, Keys and Switches Identifying left side components Left Side ComponentsIdentifying right side components Right Side ComponentsIdentifying front panel components Front Panel ComponentsIdentifying rear panel components Rear Panel ComponentsIdentifying bottom components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Identifying additional standard components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components How to Get Information, Help and Updates Viewing Guides on the CD Contacting Technical Support Obtain the Compaq Support Software CD Updating Compaq SoftwareObtaining the Compaq Support Software CD Preparing to Update SoftwareDownloading Software from Compaq Displaying ROM Information in Computer SetupDownloading System ROM Downloading Other SoftPaqs Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Index Index-2 Getting Started Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Compaq Support Software CD Index-6 Getting Started