Compaq 2700 manual Installing Hardware Devices

Common Tasks

5.Click the CD or Floppy button.

6.Insert the CD or floppy disk into the proper drive when prompted by Windows, and click the Next button.

Windows finds the CD or floppy disk and begins the installation process.

Installing Hardware Devices

To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to your Notebook, complete the following steps:

1.Turn off your Notebook.

2.Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it.

3.Turn on your Notebook.

SDid you know... Your Notebook is equipped with various ports that can be used to connect external desktop peripherals. One of these ports is the 1394 port, also known as Firewire. The 1394 port allows high-speed data transfer between your Notebook and external professional or consumer electronic devices such as digital camcorders.

Most hardware devices are plug-and-play compliant. Windows will locate the proper device driver or prompt you to insert the media provided by your hardware manufacturer. Follow the on-screen instructions and use any floppy disk or CD that has been provided by your hardware manufacturer.

You may need to restart your Notebook for the new hardware to be recognized.

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