HP n410c manual Downloading Software from the Internet

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How to Get Information, Updates and Help

2.Access the updates on your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD.

3.Download and install the updates.

The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date. KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of the BIOS that affect the keyboard.

If your notebook connects to a network, Compaq recommends that you consult with your Network Administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM or KBC ROM updates.

Downloading Software from the Internet

Most Compaq support software on the Compaq Web site is packaged in a compressed, ready-to-run or self-extracting .EXE file called a SoftPaq™.

A flashable ROM image is a special type of support software packaged as a ROMPaq™, and requires slightly different procedural steps than a SoftPaq.

Follow the instructions on the web page. Procedures vary among software products.

Most download packages contain a Readme.txt file which contains detailed descriptions, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. The Readme.txt file included with ROMPaqs are English only.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Setting Up the Hardware Hardware and Software SetupHardware and Software Setup Getting Started Getting Started Read the following guidelines, then set up the software Setting Up the SoftwareAfter Software Setup Getting Started Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsTop Components Top ComponentsTop Components Top Components Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsRight Side Components Left Side Components Left Side ComponentsBottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Rear Components Rear Panel ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components Safety & Comfort GuideComponentFunction Using the Documentation Library CD How to Get Information Updates and HelpViewing Guides on the CD Preparing to Update Software Downloading Software from the Internet Downloading Support Software Using the Download Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemObtaining Technical Support Using the Support ForumGetting Started Index Documentation Library CD QuickRestore QuickRestore 2-13 setup See also software updates Worldwide Telephone
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