HP X1000 (DS829AV) manual Installing Optional Software

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Startup

Installing Optional Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided later in this guide. If you prefer to install optional software now, the following information may be helpful.

To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to the instructions included with the CD. If printed instructions are not included in the CD package, they may be displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.

To view or install preloaded utilities or applications, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. Then:

To display the descriptions and space requirements of a preloaded item without installing it, select the Next button, then select an item. After viewing the information that is displayed, select the Cancel button.

To install a preloaded item, select the check box for the item, select the Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Startup and Reference Guide Contents Startup PartSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Charging a New Battery Pack Turning On the Notebook Installing Basic Software Setting Up the SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Turning Off the Notebook Setting Regional and Display PreferencesProtecting the Notebook Against Viruses Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesUsing the Notebook Safely Part Reference Startup and Reference Guide-Part Hardware ContentsDisplay DisplayTop TouchPad TopTouchPad Top Keys and Antenna Keys and AntennaTop Power Controls Power ControlsTop Lights LightsTop Audio Buttons and Speakers Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelRear Panel Connectors and JacksRear Panel Connectors and Jacks Rear Panel Vent VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment UndersideBays and Memory Compartment Underside Docking Connector and Vent Docking Connector and VentsLabels Additional Standard Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackFor Information About These Topics Select This Guide Restoration and Documentation CDsKeyboard Identifying TouchPad Components TouchPadSetting TouchPad Preferences Using the TouchPadIdentifying Hotkeys HotkeysHotkey Quick Reference Hotkey ProceduresOpen Internet Explorer Fn+F3 Hotkey CommandsSwitch Image Fn+F4 Open Help and Support Window Fn+F1Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9 Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6Decrease Brightness Fn+F7 Increase Brightness Fn+F8Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12 KeypadStop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10 Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11Turning the Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad KeysKeyboard Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby PowerHibernation Understanding Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresInitiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation Setting Power Control Preferences Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Using Battery PowerCharging a Battery Pack Switching Between Battery and External PowerDisplaying Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackObtaining Accurate Charge Information Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Charging the Battery Pack Calibrating a Battery PackWhen to Calibrate How to CalibratePower Recharging the Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Power Drives and Drive Media Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Caring for Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightInserting a Disc Inserting or Removing a DiscRemoving a Disc With Power Removing a Disc Without Power Playing a Disc Displaying Media ContentsObserving the Copyright Warning Protecting PlaybackReplacing the Internal Hard Drive Setting the Boot OrderRemoving the hard drive retaining screws Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay Inserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive retaining screw Multimedia Adjusting Volume Connecting an Audio Device Using the Internal SpeakersIdentifying the audio jacks Connecting the Video Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Audio Changing the Color Television Format Turning a Video Device On and OffPlaying a DVD or Video CD Using Multimedia SoftwareUsing Windows Media Player Using WinDVDManaging DVD Region Settings Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Easy CD CreatorResponding to the UDF Prompt Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Formatting Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsMultimedia Communications Modem Selecting Connectors Connecting the ModemConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Adding a Country Configuration Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyDisplaying the Current Country Configuration Check the Line Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Dialing Mode Check the Dial Tone Check the Telephone NumberFinding AT Command Information Accessing Communication SoftwareNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Turning a Network Connection Off and On Accessing the Network at StartupInfrared Setting Up an Infrared Transmission Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared Hardware Options Upgrades Connecting a USB Device Connecting a Powered DeviceSelecting a PC Card Using a PC CardInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Using the SD Card Light Using an SD Card or MMCInserting an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMCDisplaying Memory Information Increasing MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Opening the memory compartment Removing a memory module Inserting a memory module Closing the memory compartment Connecting an optional cable lock Connecting an Optional Cable LockHardware Options and Upgrades Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Updating Software Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an UpdateDownloading and Installing a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Backing Up and Restoring Data Setting a System Restore PointRestoring to a System Restore Point Repairing the Operating System Repairing or Reinstalling Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Opening the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemUsing the Setup Utility Exiting the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Help and Support Window Using the Support UtilitiesPreparing to Call Technical Support Using Support Telephone NumbersObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Operating Environment SpecificationsInput Power Rating Rated Input PowerFinding More Environmental Information Specifications Index CD-R vs. CD-RW 6-10 Compaq Support Software Index-3 Environmental specifications A-1 error message No Dial Tone Index-5 Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Index-7 Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety & Comfort Guide See also software VCR Index Index-12
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