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Installing Software, Operating System Support, Adding Memory, AC Adapter.

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Installing Software An application software program performs a specific task, such as database management, word processing, financial management, or graphic illustration. Application software is different than system software or operating systems, which maintain and organize the system. Each application program usually includes its own installation program and documented installation procedures. Before installation, read the documentation that came with the application to ensure that your computer meets the disk space, memory, operating system, and monitor requirements of the application. Operating System Support Contact your authorized Compaq service service provider to obtain Compaq supplemental software and drivers if you are replacing your preinstalled operating system with another operating system. Adding Memory Depending on the model, your computer comes with 8 or 16 megabytes of random access memory (RAM). Memory can be increased to as much as 40 or 48 megabytes by installing expansion boards. Memory expansion boards are sold in matched pairs: two two-MB boards or 4 MB; two fourMB boards or 8 MB; two eight-MB boards or 16 MB; and two sixteen-MB boards or 32 MB. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory expansion board, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. To upgrade memory, follow these steps: 1. Save your work. Exit all applications and turn off the computer. Remove all external devices, including battery packs and the AC Adapter. 2. Remove the device from the DualBay (see Working with Removable Devices in this guide). 3. Close the computer and turn it over, bottom side up. 10-2 Understanding Software and Upgrades

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10-2
Understanding Software and Upgrades
Installing Software
An application software program performs a specific task, such as
database management, word processing, financial management, or
graphic illustration.
Application software is different than system software or operating
systems, which maintain and organize the system. Each application
program usually includes its own installation program and
documented installation procedures.
Before installation, read the documentation that came with the
application to ensure that your computer meets the disk space,
memory, operating system, and monitor requirements of the
application.
Operating System Support
Contact your authorized Compaq service service provider to obtain
Compaq supplemental software and drivers if you are replacing
your preinstalled operating system with another operating system.
Adding Memory
Depending on the model, your computer comes with 8 or 16
megabytes
of random access memory (RAM). Memory can be increased to as much as
40 or 48 megabytes by installing expansion boards. Memory expansion
boards are sold in matched pairs: two two-MB boards or 4 MB; two four-
MB boards or 8 MB; two eight-MB boards or 16 MB; and two sixteen-MB
boards or 32 MB.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before
touching a memory expansion board, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
To upgrade memory, follow these steps:
1.
Save your work. Exit all applications and turn off the computer.
Remove all external devices, including battery packs and the
AC Adapter.
2.
Remove the device from the DualBay (see
Working with
Removable Devices
in this guide).
3.
Close the computer and turn it over, bottom side up.