Compac Industries 272637-001 Manual De Usuario

Beginning to Use the Notebook

Getting Started

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 guide.

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 to be sure that the correct 
drivers are installed, install software only when the notebook is 
connected to external power through the AC Adapter. (Do not install 
software while the notebook is running on battery power.) During the 
installation:

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Do not unplug the notebook from external power.

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Do not shut down the notebook.

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Do not remove or insert a drive.

To install an application or a utility from a CD, see the 
documentation included with the CD. In most cases, installation 
instructions are included in the CD package or are displayed on 
the screen when the CD is inserted.

The installation procedure may differ slightly between Windows 
XP Professional and XP home. Both scenarios are discussed in 
the following procedures:

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Installing Software in Windows XP Professional

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Installing Software in Windows XP Home

To install a preloaded Compaq utility in Windows XP 
Professional, select Start > Setup Compaq Software icon, then 
follow the instructions on the screen.