HP n410c manual Downloading Support Software

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How to Get Information, Updates and Help

Downloading Support Software

You may need one or more formatted 1.44-MB diskettes on hand for the download.

1.Visit http://www.compaq.com/support.

2.From the Software and Drivers Download Center menu, select your notebook.

3.Follow the instructions on that page and succeeding pages to select the category and system software.

4.Browse through the software categories and ensure that you have the latest software, especially the ROM and video updates.

5.Select a category, then click Download.

6.Follow the “How to Use” instructions to download and install the selected software package.

Displaying ROM Information

To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the notebook, you will need to know the version of the system ROM or KBC ROM currently installed.

To determine the system ROM version installed on the notebook, press Fn+esc. The version of the Compaq System BIOS is the version of your system ROM. Download any updates later than those on your computer.

To determine your ROM version using Compaq Diagnostics or Computer Setup, refer to the Compaq Software Guide for instructions.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareHardware and Software Setup Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up the Software Read the following guidelines, then set 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 Panel Components Rear ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Safety & Comfort Guide Additional Standard ComponentsComponentFunction How to Get Information Updates and Help Using the Documentation Library CDViewing Guides on the CD Preparing to Update Software Downloading Software from the Internet Downloading Support Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Using the DownloadUsing the Support Forum Obtaining Technical SupportGetting Started Index Documentation Library CD QuickRestore QuickRestore 2-13 setup See also software updates Worldwide Telephone
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