Compaq 6910p HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started - Windows Vista - Enhan - Page 25

Locating and installing software, Preinstalled on your hard drive, Start > All Programs - drivers

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Next steps You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer, follow the instructions provided by the hardware manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers. Locating and installing software The computer includes software that is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled on your hard drive. To see a list of the ready-to-use software preinstalled on the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start > All Programs. 2. Click the program you want to open. ■ Provided on a CD or DVD. To install a software program from a disc, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. ■ Preloaded software. This is software provided on the hard drive but not ready to use. To locate or install preloaded software or drivers, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the check box next to the software program or driver you want to install. ✎ For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Getting Started 3-5

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Getting Started
3–5
Next steps
You can also add hardware or modify your device
configurations using Device Manager.
To install additional hardware, such as an optional printer,
follow the instructions provided by the hardware
manufacturer to install the device and any required drivers.
Locating and installing software
The computer includes software that is provided in the
following forms:
■
Preinstalled on your hard drive
. To see a list of the
ready-to-use software preinstalled on the computer, follow
these steps:
1. Click
Start > All Programs
.
2.
Click the program you want to open.
■
Provided on a CD or DVD
. To install a software program
rom a disc, follow these steps:
f
1.
Insert the disc into your optical drive.
2.
When the installation wizard opens, follow the
on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so.
■
Preloaded software
. This is software provided on the
hard drive but not ready to use. To locate or install
preloaded software or drivers, follow these steps:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions and select the check
box next to the software program or driver you want
to install.
✎
For details about using software included with the computer, refer
to the software manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided
on disc, as online Help files, or on the manufacturer’s Web site.