Compaq 285558-001 Laptop User Manual


 
Software Updates and Restorations
Software Guide 6–9
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.