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HP 910AP Software Updates and Restorations, Updating Software, Preparing for a Software Update

Models: 915CA 925EA 927AP 916US

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Updating Software

For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, Compaq strongly 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, in some cases model. Access the updates on your local Compaq Web site.

2.Download and install the updates.

Preparing for a Software Update

If your notebook connects to a network, Compaq recommends that you consult with your Network Administrator before installing any software updates.

Accessing Notebook Model Information

To access the updates for your notebook, you may need to know the following information about your notebook:

■The product category is Notebook.

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HP 910AP, 955AP, 950AP, 943AP, 940AP Software Updates and Restorations, Updating Software, Preparing for a Software Update

Contents

Software Guide Compaq Notebook SeriesDocument Part Number 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P Contents 1 Power Management2 Security Management Changing a DriveLock Password or 3 Software Updates and Restorations4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics IndexTask Power ManagementSelecting a Power Source Power SourceUsing Standby and Hibernation StandbyHibernation Selecting Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Using Hibernation or Standby While Playing MediaPower Management Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicatorsUsing the Default Power Procedures Setting Power Procedure Preferences Assign this functionPreferences” in this Power Management Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying a Low-Battery Condition Identifying the battery lightIdentifying the power/standby light Identifying a Critical Low-Battery ConditionWhen No Power Source Is Available Resolving Low-Battery ConditionsWhen External Power Is Available When a Charged Battery Pack Is AvailableCharging a Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge InformationDisplaying Charge Information on the Screen Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Security Management Security Features Quick ReferenceIf You Forget a Password Using a Power-On PasswordSetting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Setting, Changing or Deleting a Setup Password Using a Setup PasswordTo change a setup password Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock Using DriveLockAccessing a Protected Hard Drive Page Setting Device Security Using Device Security2-10 Connecting an Optional Cable LockConnecting the optional cable lock Security ManagementUpdating Software Software Updates and RestorationsPreparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook Model InformationUpdating Software from the Internet Accessing Software UpdatesDownloading and Installing a SoftPaq Restoring Software Selecting the Setup Utility Setup Utilities and DiagnosticsUsing the Setup Utility To Do This Selecting from the Main ScreenSetup Utilities and Diagnostics SelectTo Do This Selecting from the Advanced ScreenSetup Utilities and Diagnostics SelectTo Do This Selecting from the Security ScreenSetup Utilities and Diagnostics SelectSelecting from the Exit Screen Using Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Accessing Compaq DiagnosticsObtaining, Saving or Printing Configuration Information Obtaining, Saving or Printing Diagnostic Test Information 7. Select a tab to display a test report Index Page