Compaq Evo N410c Software Manual page 14

Evo Notebook N410c/N610c Software Overview
Will this image change significantly if new models are introduced?
As much stability as possible is provided in new models. Changes made to the preinstall images
will be limited to modifications that will support new hardware features or will significantly
improve overall performance.
How will I know what has changed?
Updated Evo Family Software white papers describe any updates or differences in software
versions that are introduced with new products.
Can I use these same software components on previous Armada families?
Although some software will be backward compatible with previous generation Armada families,
some software is not because of architectural changes made to the current line of products.
What is the difference between preloaded and preinstalled software?
Preinstalled software refers to drivers, hardware enabling utilities and applications that are ready
to use as soon as your system has completed setup after initial power on ("unbundling").
Preloaded software refers to applications and utilities that provide additional non-critical features
on applicable models, such as management, DVD playback or CD-RW burning and must be
installed prior to use.
Why is some software preloaded?
Select software is preloaded to provide flexibility for our customers. Some customers may
choose different applications and utilities than those provided by Compaq.
How do I install preloaded software?
Compaq has made installation of preloaded software easy by including an application installer
utility. Simply launch the Set up Compaq Software utility, select the desired applications, and
follow the easy-to-use menus.
How can you call this a common image when manual reconfiguration is
required?
Manual reconfiguration is only necessary if the image is unbundled on an Evo N410c. When an
image from an Evo N610c is used as a starting point, manual reconfiguration of drivers is not
required. This image has been tested and can be used on N1000c, N800c, N610c, N600c, N410c,
N400c models.
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