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HP 3045US, 3016US, 3017CL, 3015US, 3018CL manual Software Updates and Restorations, Updating Software

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For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, Compaq recommends that you install the latest versions of Compaq software as they become available.

To update Compaq software:

1.Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and model. Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook.

2.Access the updates on your local Compaq Web site.

3.Download and install the updates.

✎The notebook ROM 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.

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Contents

Compaq Notebook Series Software GuideDocument Part Number March2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P 2 CD and DVD Software Contents1 Power 4 Setup and Support Utilities 3 Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Starting Up from the Optical DriveUnderstanding Standby and Hibernation PowerPower Enabling or Disabling HibernationChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your WorkWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain When Using Infrared or Drive Media Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresPower Software GuideTurning the Notebook and Display On or Off Using the Default Power SettingsPower Initiating or Resuming from HibernationProcedure TaskInitiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresUsing the Power Meter Icon Changing Power Control Functions Setting Power PreferencesSelecting a Preset Power Scheme Setting a Standby PasswordSelecting, Creating or Changing a Power Scheme Creating or Changing a Power Scheme Protecting Playback Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Software Using the CD and DVD Hotkeys Copyright Warning Using Windows Media PlayerUsing WinDVD Playing a DVD or Video CD Managing DVD Region SettingsUsing Easy CD Creator Installing the Software Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesInstalling Easy CD Creator x\setup.exe Enabling Auto Insert Notification Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorResponding to the UDF Prompt Planning Your Source and Destination DrivesChoosing Recording Media Formatting Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsDisabling Disk-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator HelpEnabling Track-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationStarting Up from the Optical Drive Updating Software Software Updates and RestorationsAccessing Notebook ROM Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Product Information Obtaining Software from the Internet Downloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a System ROM UpdateInstalling a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq3. At the download area Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Using the Setup Utility Setup and Support UtilitiesOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilitySetup and Support Utilities Restoring Setup Utility Default SettingsExiting the Setup Utility Using Compaq Help & Support Using the Compaq Support UtilitiesObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical SupportSoftware Guide Setup and Support UtilitiesBrand and model of an optional printer Index Page Page