Compaq N610c Series manual Setting Up the Software

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Hardware and Software Setup

Setting Up the Software

The initial setup prompt is displayed on the screen as soon as the notebook is connected to external power.

Before responding to the initial setup prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and setup information:

ÄCAUTION: To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to the components during initial setup:

Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

Do not shut down the notebook.

Do not remove or insert a drive.

After you begin initial software setup, you must complete the

entire process. Setup time varies depending on notebook configuration.

If you are prompted to select a language or operating system, choose carefully and keep in mind the following facts:

The languages and operating system that you do not choose will be deleted from the system and cannot be restored during initial setup.

An operating system available during initial setup is enhanced by Compaq. When an operating system is deleted, the enhancements are also deleted.

During the setup process, you must accept the End User License Agreement to continue.

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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 componentsIdentifying pointing stick components Pointing Device ComponentsPointing Stick Model TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad componentsDual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device componentsIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Top ComponentsSpeakers 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