Installing Optional Software - Compaq 800c Getting Started Manual

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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 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 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 docked in an optional port replicator or 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.
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To install an application or a utility from a CD, refer to 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.
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To install a preloaded Compaq utility:
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In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Setup
Compaq Software icon, then follow the instructions on
the screen.
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In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home:
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Getting Started
If the Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on
the Desktop, select the icon, then follow the
instructions on the screen.
Beginning to Use the Notebook
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