HP 1525CA, 1565AP, 1545AP, 1540AP, 1555AP, 1550AP, 1535AP, 1527EA, 1522EA Installing Optional Software

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Installing Optional Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook. Instructions for using the CD are provided next.

If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to the Documentation Library CD, the following information may be helpful:

ÄCAUTION: To prevent file corruption, ensure that the correct drivers are installed, and install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. (Do not install software while the notebook is docked in an optional Port Replicator or while the notebook is running on battery power.) During the installation:

Do not unplug the notebook from external power.

Do not shut down the notebook.

Do not remove or insert a drive.

To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to

the documentation included with the CD. In most cases, installation instructions are included in the CD package or are displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.

To install a preloaded Compaq utility select Start > Software Setup. A setup wizard loads, and you will see a list of applications available for installation. Select one or more applications you want to install and follow the instructions on the screen.

To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select a utility and select Next. After viewing the information, select the Cancel button.

Getting Started

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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 HardwareInstalling the Battery Pack Installing the battery packConnecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the Notebook Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Turning Off the NotebookUsing the Notebook Safely Selecting Regional Settings Beginning to Use the NotebookSelecting Screen Settings Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesInstalling Optional Software Accessing Notebook Documentation To insert the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu Responding to an Acrobat Reader PromptSelecting a Guide For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Contacting Compaq Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Hardware Components Display ComponentsDisplay Components Pointing Device Components TouchPad ModelsPointing Device Components TouchPad Models Dual-Device Models Pointing Device Components Dual-Device ModelsPower Lights Top Components Power LightsTop Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components Keyboard and Drive LightsPower and Volume Controls Top Components Power and Volume ControlsEasy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard KeysFunction and Keypad Keys Top Components Function and Keypad KeysFn key Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsConnectors Rear Panel Components ConnectorsRear Panel Components Jacks and Thermal Components Rear Panel Components Jacks and Thermal ComponentsLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsBottom Components Memory and Mini PCI CompartmentsBottom Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Docking and Thermal Components Bottom Components Docking and Thermal ComponentsLabels Bottom Components LabelsSoftware Restore and Documentation CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCords and Cables Additional Standard Components Cords and CablesAdapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components Adapters and AccessoriesIndex See also software Compaq Web site 2-8compartmentsContacting Compaq 2-8 Documentation Library CD Index-3 Index-4 Getting Started Index-5
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