Installing Software in Windows XP Home | HP 907EA manual

Beginning to Use the Notebook

Installing Software in Windows XP Home

To install a preloaded Compaq utility in Windows XP Home:

■If the Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on the Desktop, select the icon, then follow the instructions on the screen.

■If the Setup Up Compaq Software icon does not display on the Desktop, select Start > Run, then:

❏On the command line type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload programs /s

The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed in the All Programs menu.

❏Select Start > All Programs, then follow the instructions on the screen.

To view the descriptions and space requirements of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon, then select the Next button. After viewing the utility information, select the Cancel button.

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HP 907EA manual Installing Software in Windows XP Home

Contents

Getting Started Page Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation Keys Paths and Views Following a Path Choosing a View Mode Contents Index Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the Hardware Installing the Battery Pack Connecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the Notebook Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Turning Off the Notebook Using the Notebook Safely Getting Started Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional SettingsSelecting Screen Settings Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Optional Software Installing Software in Windows XP Professional Installing Software in Windows XP Home Accessing Notebook Documentation To insert the Documentation Library CD Opening the Documentation Library CD Displaying the Documentation Library Menu Using the Documentation Library CD For Information About These Topics Select This Guide Finding a Topic Within a Guide Troubleshooting Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Notebook Receiving Power? Is the Notebook Turned On? Is the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation? Is the Notebook Overheated? Is the System Unresponsive? Are You Using All Available Documentation? Is an External Device Not Working? Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Contacting Compaq Preparing to Call Technical Support Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Components Identifying External HardwareDisplay Components Pointing Device Components Pointing Device Components Top Components Power LightsTop Components Power Lights Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Power and Volume Controls Top Components Power and Volume Controls Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Function and Keypad Keys Top Components Function and Keypad Keys Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Rear Panel Components ConnectorsRear Panel Components Connectors Vents and Jacks Rear Panel Components Vents and Jacks Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components Underside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside ComponentsMemory and Mini PCI Compartments Labels Underside Components Labels Documentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard Components Cord and Cables Additional Standard Components Cord and Cables Adapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components Adapters and Accessories Getting Started Index Index-2 Getting Started Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Regulatory and Safety Notices Troubleshooting guide 2-8,4-15turning off the notebook Index-6 Getting Started