HP Presario V3000 - 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...
Wireless Setup Guide - Page 5
..., as compared to dial-up Internet access.
cable modem-A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for service provided by a wireless router, gateway, or other network device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to any...
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 21
... program.
■ Off, the media button does not function.
■ In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.
If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is
■ On, the media button opens the music program or Media menu, allowing you to select a multimedia program.
&#... or you can tap the right half of the scroll zone to increase volume.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 248
...you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery.
■ Performing a full system recovery (PC Recovery software feature). With PC Recovery, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. PC Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.
Maintenance and Service Guide
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Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 249
Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Backing Up Your Information
When to Back Up
■ On a regularly scheduled basis
✎ Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
■ Before the computer is repaired or restored ■ Before you add or modify hardware or software
Backup Suggestions
■ Create system restore points using Windows XP Professional System...
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 253
Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled 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.
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Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 254
...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...
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 257
...to update all reinstalled software. To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on your computer:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some programs include an update feature you can access from a Help button or menu within the program.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 258
... a program or driver without performing a full system recovery.
■ Perform a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.
Maintenance and Service Guide
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Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 262
... a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options.
✎ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Software...
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 263
... Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. 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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Maintenance and Service...
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 264
... from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
✎ Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver rollback capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
✎ Recovery Manager only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled...
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 266
Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Updating Reinstalled Software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to update all reinstalled software. To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on your computer:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some ...
External Media Cards - Page 9
... an ExpressCard
CAUTION To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: Install only the device drivers for your operating system. Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer...
Multimedia Guide - Page 10
... on the software installed on your computer. Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for details.
If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is ●...power button to exit the multimedia program.
● In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Microsoft® Windows®. If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is ● On, the media button opens the default media player...
Multimedia Guide - Page 16
... software installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example,
if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, select Windows Media Player.
NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders.
2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions...
Multimedia Guide - Page 19
... region settings 14
E earbuds 7 external monitor port, identifying 9
M media activity hotkeys, identifying
5 Media button, identifying 6 microphones, supported 8 monitor, connecting 9 multimedia software
described 11 identifying 12 installing 12 using 12 mute button 7, 8
O optical disc
inserting 2 removing, with power 3 removing, without power 4 writing to 13 optical drive identifying 1 playing...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Page 8
..., 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 the computer and Windows features. ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your...