Compaq 610 Software Update - Windows XP

Compaq 610 - Notebook PC Manual

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    Software Updates User Guide
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    © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
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    Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
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    selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named
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    time and date. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your country or region. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 5. Press enter. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Updating
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    the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows®) or
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    and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to access the BIOS update you want to download. Make a note of the download date
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    The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 5
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    for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, type the SoftPaq number in the Search box, at the top-right corner of the screen. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to
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    all supported models. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to Step 3. a. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Options window. The filters limit the number of options that are listed in the Product Catalog pane. For example, if only Windows XP
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    Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
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Software Updates
User Guide