Compaq 307502-001 manual Installing Optional Software

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 in this chapter.

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 and ensure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter or a DC cable. (Do not install software 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.

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

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

■To access preloaded utilities and applications, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. Then:

❏To display the descriptions and space requirements of a preloaded utility or application without installing it, select the Next button, then select an item. (A description and the space requirements of the item are displayed in the Select Components window.) After viewing the information, select the Cancel button.

❏To install a preloaded utility or application, select the item > Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen.

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