Compaq Evo n610c Compaq Evo N410c & N610c Software Overview - Page 13

Evo Notebook N410c/N610c Software Overview 13 1st Release Frequently Asked Questions Are drivers for MultiPort options included with the preinstall image? Compaq MultiPort Bluetooth drivers are included with the Evo Notebook N410c/N610c. Software for other MultiPort devices is provided with the option kit and must be installed prior to use. MultiPort devices are only supported under Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. How can DVD movies be viewed on Evo Notebook models? The Compaq DVD Solution is preloaded on new Evo family products. A software-based DVD decoder/player features an easy-to-use interface and allows users to view DVD video releases. The DVD player is installed when a DVD movie is inserted into the DVD-ROM drive for the first time. This application is designed for use with Windows XP and Windows 2000. Is the preinstalled software image on the Evo N410c/N610c preinstall image also compatible with Evo N400c, N600c, N800c, and N1000c models? Yes, the updated preinstalled software image has been tested with Evo N400c, N600c, N800c, and N1000c models. If a new model is introduced, will all previously released models in the family that are still being manufactured be updated with the new preinstall image? No, many customers have expressed a need for consistency. Therefore, Compaq will make every effort to maintain a consistent software image on Evo Notebook models during the life of these models. Compaq will supply white papers to provide the necessary information to customers who want to maintain a single list of software components for Evo N1000c/N800c/N610c/N600c/N410c/N400c models. How do I obtain updated software components? The latest software updates are available from the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com. For customers without Web access, the Compaq Software Support CD Kit is available. In North America, call 1-800-952-7689 for more information. Why aren't Compaq Security Management and Power Management provided for the Evo N410c/N610c/N800c/N1000c? Compaq Security Management and Compaq Power Management provided significant enhancements for legacy operating systems such as Windows NT Workstation and Windows 98. As Microsoft has introduced new operating systems, many of the features included with this software has been incorporated. The utilities were supported on prior generation models to provide a consistent interface to these features for multiple operating systems. With the discontinuation of Windows 98 and Windows NT, the remaining operating systems (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) provide the consistency and feature support that most users require. 172Z-0702A-WWEN