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HP R3050EA, R3065US, R3070US, R3060US, R3050US, R3056RS Downloading and Installing Other Software

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Software Updates and Restorations

Downloading and Installing Other Software

To update software other than a ROM update:

1.Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook:

❏Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link.

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❏Visit the Compaq Web site at: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access other software you want to download.

3.At the download area:

a. Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the software you plan to download. (You will need to identify the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.)

b. Follow the online instructions to download the software to the hard drive.

4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.

5.In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window:

a. Select My Computer and then your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C.)

b. Then follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.

6.To begin the installation, open the folder, select the name or number of the software package you have downloaded.

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Contents

Software Guide Page Contents Security Multimedia Software Updates and Restorations Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Index Selecting a Power Source Task Use This Power Source Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown StandbyHibernation Shutdown When Resuming After a Short Interval When Resuming After a Week or MoreWhen External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures When Using Infrared or Drive Media Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Using the Default Power Settings Task Procedure ResultsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from Standby Setting Power Preferences Accessing Power Options WindowDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security Password Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls Processor Performance Controls Power Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security Security Features Quick Reference To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature About Passwords Forgotten PasswordsAbout QuickLock Fn+F6 About Power-On Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Deleting a Power-On Password About Administrator Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Using Other Device Security Entering Administrator Passwords Using System Information Setting System Information OptionsProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Using Security Software Measures Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Connecting an Optional Security Cable Using CDs and DVDs Protecting Playback Using Hotkeys Observing the Copyright Warning Identifying the notebook multimedia hotkeys Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDsGeneral DVD Tips Using DVD Region Settings Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Changing Region Settings Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Choosing Recording Media Sonic RecordNow Creating DVDs and Video CDs Software Updates Restorations Updating Software Accessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Before You Begin Step Description Refer to Using the System Restore Utility Setting a Restore PointRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating System About Operating System Reinstallation Backing Up Your Data Reinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Reinstalling Other Software Updating Reinstalled Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Configuring Your NotebookOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Setting Description Default Main Menu Boot Menu Using the Help and Support Center Restoring Setup Utility Default SettingsExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-3 hotkeys 3-3prt sc Index-3 Index-4