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back to work when information is accidentally deleted or your operating system is corrupted. Features include: • Data recovery from a user's local hard drive • Patented, intelligent technology utilized for data backup/recovery • Redundant file elimination (RFE) • HLZS data compression • Backs up an unlimited number of snapshots • Supports automatically-scheduled or user-initiated snapshots Frequently asked questions How can DVD movies be viewed on business notebook nc models? Intervideo WinDVD is preloaded on new nc4200 notebook family products. A software-based DVD decoder/player features an easy-to-use interface and allows customers to view DVD video releases. The DVD player is installed from the Setup Software shortcut off of the Windows Start Menu. This application is designed for use with Windows XP and Windows 2000. Is the nc4200 preinstall image also compatible with other nc models? Yes, the nc4200 preinstalled software image has been tested with nc6110, nc6120, nc6220, nc6230 and nc8200 models. If a new model is introduced, will previously released models in the family that are still being manufactured be updated with the new preinstall image? Many customers have expressed a need for consistency. Therefore, HP will make every reasonable effort to maintain a consistent software image on corporate notebook models during the life of these models. How do I obtain updated software components? The latest software updates are available from the HP website at http://www.hp.com. For customers without Web access, the HP Software Support CD Kit is available. Will the current image change significantly if new models are introduced? As much stability as possible is provided in new models. Changes made to the preinstall images will be limited to modifications that support new hardware features or will significantly improve overall performance. How will I know what has changed? Updated HP notebook family software white papers describe updates or differences in software versions that are introduced with new products. HP Product Change Notification (PCN) is another method of communication to inform customers of changes to shipping models. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/pcn. What is the difference between preloaded and preinstalled software? Preinstalled software refers to drivers, hardware enabling utilities, and applications that are ready to use as soon as your system has completed setup after initial power-on ("unbundling"). Preloaded software refers to applications and utilities that provide additional non-critical features on applicable models, such as management, DVD playback or CD-RW burning and must be installed prior to use. Why is some software preloaded? Select software is preloaded to provide flexibility for our customers. Some customers may choose different applications and utilities than those provided by HP. 9

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back to work when information is accidentally deleted or your operating system is corrupted. Features
include:
Data recovery from a user's local hard drive
Patented, intelligent technology utilized for data backup/recovery
Redundant file elimination (RFE)
HLZS data compression
Backs up an unlimited number of snapshots
Supports automatically-scheduled or user-initiated snapshots
Frequently asked questions
How can DVD movies be viewed on business notebook nc models?
Intervideo WinDVD is preloaded on new nc4200 notebook family products. A software-based DVD
decoder/player features an easy-to-use interface and allows customers to view DVD video releases.
The DVD player is installed from the Setup Software shortcut off of the Windows Start Menu. This
application is designed for use with Windows XP and Windows 2000.
Is the nc4200 preinstall image also compatible with other nc models?
Yes, the nc4200 preinstalled software image has been tested with nc6110, nc6120, nc6220,
nc6230 and nc8200 models.
If a new model is introduced, will previously released models in the family that are still being
manufactured be updated with the new preinstall image?
Many customers have expressed a need for consistency. Therefore, HP will make every reasonable
effort to maintain a consistent software image on corporate notebook models during the life of these
models.
How do I obtain updated software components?
The latest software updates are available from the HP website at
. For customers
without Web access, the HP Software Support CD Kit is available.
Will the current image change significantly if new models are introduced?
As much stability as possible is provided in new models. Changes made to the preinstall images will
be limited to modifications that support new hardware features or will significantly improve overall
performance.
How will I know what has changed?
Updated HP notebook family software white papers describe updates or differences in software
versions that are introduced with new products.
HP Product Change Notification (PCN) is another
method of communication to inform customers of changes to shipping models. For more information,
go to
.
What is the difference between preloaded and preinstalled software?
Preinstalled software refers to drivers, hardware enabling utilities, and applications that are ready to
use as soon as your system has completed setup after initial power-on ("unbundling").
Preloaded
software refers to applications and utilities that provide additional non-critical features on applicable
models, such as management, DVD playback or CD-RW burning and must be installed prior to use.
Why is some software preloaded?
Select software is preloaded to provide flexibility for our customers.
Some customers may choose
different applications and utilities than those provided by HP.