Compaq N610c Series manual Downloading System ROM

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How to Get Information, Help and Updates

Downloading System ROM

ÄCAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful installation, download and install the system ROM only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. Do not download or install a system ROM while the notebook is running on battery power, docked in an optional Port Replicator, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation:

Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

Do not shut down the notebook.

Do not remove or insert a drive.

To download and install a system ROM:

1.Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook. For home and small office products or corporate products, visit:

http://www.compaq.com/support

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the system ROM you want to download.

3.At the download area:

a.Write down the information (date and name) of any update that is later than the system ROM currently installed on your notebook.

b.Select the software you want and follow the downloading instructions on the Web page.

4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer.

5.In Windows Explorer, select My Computer > the hard drive designation (usually, drive C) > Compaq.

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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 ComponentsIdentifying pointing stick components Pointing Device ComponentsPointing Stick Model Identifying TouchPad components TouchPad ModelIdentifying dual pointing device components Dual Pointing Device ModelIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Top ComponentsSpeakers 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