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Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq

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Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other than system ROM or KBC ROM: 1. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook. ❏ For home and small office products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/athome/support/ ❏ For corporate access products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/support/files 2. In the Notebook column, select your notebook series. 3. On the next page that is displayed, select your notebook from the lists. Then follow the instructions on the screen to select a software package that does not contain a ROM. 4. At the download area: a. Write down the number or name of the software package. b. Follow the instructions on the Web page to download the software package. 5. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 6. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive (usually, drive C) > Compaq. 7. In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the system ROM update. 8. Select the file that includes a .exe extension, for example, Filename.exe. The installation begins. 9. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the download package from the Compaq folder. Software Guide 6-9

Section	Page
CD and DVD Software	7
Using CDs and DVDs	7
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation	7
Displaying Media Contents	7
Copyright Warning	9
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player	10
Playing an Audio CD	10
Playing a Video CD	11
Using Notebook Media Keys	12
Accessing Windows Media Player Help	13
Playing DVDs with WinDVD	14
Installing WinDVD	14
Accessing WinDVD Help	15
Starting a DVD	16
Using DVD Region Settings	16
Creating and Copying CDs and DVDs	18
Using Optional or Windows Software	18
Understanding Easy CD Creator Features	18
Installing Easy CD Creator	19
Installing Easy CD Creator Software	19
Enabling Auto Insert Notification	20
Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator	21
Selecting Drive Locations	21
Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator Media	22
Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings	23
Accessing Easy CD Creator Help	25
Easy CD Creator Tips and Troubleshooting	26
Playing CDs and DVDs	26
Using CD Copier	26
Creating Media for Use in Other Systems	26
Using Windows Media Player	27
Responding to Buffer Underrun Errors	27
Power	28
Selecting a Power Source	28
Understanding Standby and Hibernation	29
Standby	29
Hibernation	29
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	30
When You Leave Your Work	30
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	30
While Using Drive Media	31
While Using Infrared	31
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	32
Identifying the Power Controls and Light	32
Using the Default Power Procedures	33
Setting Power Procedure Preferences	36
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	37
Setting Power Management Preferences	38
Accessing the Power Options Window	38
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	38
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	39
Using SpeedStep (Windows2000ProfessionalOnly)	40
Choosing a Performance Mode	40
Setting SpeedStep Preferences	41
Finding More Battery Power Information	43
Security	44
Security Features Quick Reference	44
Setting Preferences in Computer Setup	45
Using Passwords	45
Forgetting Passwords	45
Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords	46
Using a Power-On Password	47
Entering Power-On Password Settings	47
Entering a Power-On Password	48
Using a Compaq Administrator Password	48
Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings	49
Entering a Compaq Administrator Password	50
Using DriveLock	50
Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock	51
Accessing a Protected Hard Drive	52
Changing a DriveLock Password	53
Removing DriveLock Protection	54
Disabling a Device	55
Protecting System Information	56
Selecting an Information Management Procedure	56
Entering and Displaying System Information	57
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock	58
Intelligent Manageability	59
Understanding Intelligent Manageability	59
Installing Intelligent Manageability	60
Setting Up Insight Management Agents	60
Using Fault Management Alerts	60
Identifying a Fault Management Alert	60
Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences	61
MultiBoot (AdvancedUsersOnly)	62
Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot	62
Enabling Media and Devices for MultiBoot	63
Using the Default Search Sequence	64
Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence	65
Specifying MultiBoot Preferences	66
Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence	66
Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt	67
Responding to the MultiBoot Express Prompt	67
Software Updates and Restorations	68
Updating Software	68
Preparing for a Software Update	69
Accessing Notebook Model Information	69
Accessing ROM Version Information	69
Accessing Software Updates	71
Updating Software from the Internet	72
Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update	72
Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update	74
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	76
Restoring Software	77
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	78
Setup and Diagnostic Utilities	79
Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics	79
Using Computer Setup	80
Computer Setup Procedures	80
Restoring Computer Setup Defaults	81
Selecting from the File Menu	82
Selecting from the Security Menu	83
Selecting from the Tools Menu	84
Selecting from the Advanced Menu	84
Using Compaq Diagnostics	86
Detecting Compaq Diagnostics	86
Installing Compaq Diagnostics	87
Using the Compaq Configuration Record Scan	88
Using the Diagnostics Scan	88