Compaq N610c Series manual Downloading Other SoftPaqs

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How to Get Information, Help and Updates

6.In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the system ROM update. The system ROM installation begins.

7.To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

✎After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the download package from the Compaq folder.

Downloading Other SoftPaqs

To update other SoftPaqs:

1.Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook.

http://www.compaq.com/support

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update.

3.At the download area, 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.

6.In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the update.

7.Select the file that includes an .exe extension, for example, Filename.exe. The installation begins.

8.To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

✎After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the download package from the Compaq folder.

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Contents Getting Started Getting Started First Edition July Document Part Number Contents Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareConnecting the notebook to external power Opening the notebookTurning on the notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Optional Applications Hardware and Software Setup Confirming Hibernation Setting Display Components Identifying display componentsPointing Device Components Pointing Stick ModelIdentifying pointing stick components TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad componentsDual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device componentsTop Components Speakers and Memory CompartmentIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebookLights Buttons, Keys and Switches Left Side Components Identifying left side componentsRight Side Components Identifying right side componentsFront Panel Components Identifying front panel componentsRear Panel Components Identifying rear panel componentsBottom Components Identifying bottom componentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Identifying additional standard componentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components How to Get Information, Help and Updates Viewing Guides on the CD Contacting Technical Support Updating Compaq Software Obtain the Compaq Support Software CDPreparing to Update Software Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CDDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Downloading Software from CompaqDownloading 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