Compaq 307502-001 manual Setting Up the Software

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Setting Up the Notebook

Setting Up the Software

A prompt to set up the software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is connected to external power and turned on for the first time.

Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the on-screen instructions, read the following caution and other installation information.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct device drivers install, during software setup:

Run the notebook on external power provided through an AC adapter or a DC cable, not on battery power.

Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

Do not shut down the notebook.

After beginning the software setup, you must complete the

entire process without interruption. Setup time varies.

If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully. The languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation.

When you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the software setup.

During setup, it is normal for some notebook models to pause occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times. These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup. They will not occur during standard Windows startups.

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation KeysFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges Turning Off the NotebookObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional SettingsSelecting Screen Settings Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Obtaining Modem and Network InformationInstalling Optional Software Using the Documentation Library CD Inserting the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu Selecting a Guide For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Compaq Help & SupportContacting Compaq Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Hardware ComponentsDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and SpeakersTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and VentTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Panel Lights Top Panel LightsPower Controls Top Power ControlsKeys Top KeysRear Panel Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Jacks, Fan and Vent Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card SlotUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Memory Compartment and Vent Underside Memory Compartment and VentLabels Underside LabelsSoftware Restore and Documentation CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Additional Standard Components Cables and CordAdapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackSee also AC adapter adapter See also keys latches switch, displayIndex Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Regulatory and Safety Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1securityWorldwide Telephone 4Troubleshooting guideSoftware Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 Standby