Compaq 307502-001 - Manual (Page 19)

Beginning to Use the Notebook
Getting Started 2–3
Installing Optional Software
Step-by-step instructions for installing and using many of the
applications and utilities included with the notebook are provided
on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.
Instructions for using the CD are provided next in this chapter.
If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to
the Documentation Library CD, the following information may
be helpful:
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CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers
are installed, install software only when the notebook is connected to
external power through the AC adapter or a DC cable. (Do not install
software while the notebook is running on battery power.) During the
installation:
■
Do not unplug the notebook from external power.
■
Do not shut down the notebook.
■ To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to
the documentation included with the CD. Typically,
installation instructions are included in the CD package or
are displayed on the screen when the CD is inserted.
■ To access preloaded utilities and applications, select Start >
All Programs > Software Setup. Then:
❏ To display the descriptions and space requirements of a
preloaded utility or application without installing it,
select the Next button, then select an item. (A description
and the space requirements of the item are displayed in
the Select Components window.) After viewing the
information, select the Cancel button.
❏ To install a preloaded utility or application, select the
item > Next button, then follow the instructions on
the screen.
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