HP Presario C300 - Notebook PC driver and firmware
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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... the HP Product.
RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE
the right to distribute the Software
PRODUCT ARE OFFERED ONLY Product. You may load the Software
ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into Your Computer's
AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND
temporary memory (RAM) for
CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA. BY purposes of using the Software
INSTALLING, COPYING,
Product.
DOWNLOADING, OR
b. Storage. You may copy the
OTHERWISE...
End User License Agreement - Page 2
entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in any other form, may only be used for restoring the hard...
Wireless Setup Guide - Page 2
... Internet configuration settings needed to set up your wireless router. Use the table below to record this information.
TIP: You can buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL modem.
Point-to-Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name
My Network Settings
Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). See the "Comparison of Wireless LAN...
HP G3000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario C300 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 208
... at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it.
✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
✎ Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled...
HP G3000 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario C300 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 209
...click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery.
5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
Performing a Recovery
PC Recovery software allows you to repair or...
Bluetooth for Windows XP - Page 6
... your Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) software using Windows Control Panel.
● Stack Server-Provides an interface for the operating system to control Bluetooth devices and to ensure that Bluetooth connections operate together correctly. The stack server has a built-in Security Manager that protects the Bluetooth device from unauthorized access.
● Bluetooth Setup Wizard-Facilitates the...
Bluetooth for Windows XP - Page 7
... to those services.
Enabling the hardware
Before beginning the configuration of your Bluetooth software and drivers, be sure that the wireless light on the computer is on. Refer to your computer documentation for the location of the light. If the light is not on, the Bluetooth device must be enabled and turned on before setting up the software.
To...
Bluetooth for Windows XP - Page 11
... wait while Windows installs software for your device." After the Bluetooth modem has been installed, a dialog box prompts you to enter your user name and password to connect to your ISP or corporate network.
If the Bluetooth DUN service was configured during initial configuration of the services, this message will not be displayed during the initial connection.
● Bluetooth Serial Port
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Security - Windows XP - Page 3
...passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Using QuickLock ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...4 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software
4 Using firewall software
5 Installing critical security updates
6 Installing...
Security - Windows XP - Page 12
... to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Use the update link at Start > Help and Support. Updates to Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft applications are released periodically...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 5
... the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates by visiting the HP Web...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 6
... BIOS update:
1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 7
... the Windows Explorer window:
a. Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
3. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
4. Complete the installation by...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 8
Updating software programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want to ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 13
... or Driver Installation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the program or driver recovery. 5. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
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Reinstalling software...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows XP - Page 14
... or instability. PC Recovery works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
NOTE Microsoft Windows XP has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using PC Recovery. NOTE PC Recovery only recovers software that was preinstalled...
Routine Care - Page 9
... is a free service that allows you to receive instant e-mail notification about product updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you get more out of the computer. ● Create a backup strategy. A virus or an electrical outage could damage or destroy your information. Back up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to protect...
Troubleshooting - Page 10
... the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device options or Advanced and then press enter.
2. Be sure that the Windows Wireless Network Connection window can display the network. ● Click the Refresh button so that Windows will scan all channels for available access points. ● Be sure that the computer is within optimal range of the wireless router (access point). ● Be sure...
Notebook PC User Guide - Page 25
..., the Help and Support Center provides ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware
components, and specifications. ● Answers to questions about using your computer. ● Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows features. ● Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your...
Notebook PC User Guide - Page 85
... 2 Windows logo 2
L labels
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13
modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latches battery pack release 10 lights battery 5, 28 caps lock 5 IDE drive 5, 50 mute 5 num lock 5 power 5, 27 wireless 5 LightScribe 54 lock, security cable 9 low-battery condition 43
M media activity hotkeys 63 media controls, hotkeys 18, 21 memory...