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Software Guide

HP Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 310029-002

October 2003

This guide provides settings and procedures for managing
notebook power and security. It also provides instructions for
obtaining system information and using setup utilities to help
detect, solve, and prevent problems.

310029-002.book Page i Friday, October 24, 2003 1:48 PM

Summary of Contents for Compaq NC4010

Page 1: ...Part Number 310029 002 October 2003 This guide provides settings and procedures for managing notebook power and security It also provides instructions for obtaining system information and using setup utilities to help detect solve and prevent problems ...

Page 2: ... Packard Company under license The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein S...

Page 3: ... Notebook Against Viruses 1 5 2 Power Selecting a Power Source 2 1 Understanding Standby and Hibernation 2 2 Standby 2 2 Hibernation 2 2 Choosing Standby Hibernation or Shutdown 2 3 When You Leave Your Work 2 3 When the Power Supply Is Uncertain 2 4 When Using Infrared or Drive Media 2 4 Using the Default Power Settings 2 5 Turning the Notebook On or Off 2 5 Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation...

Page 4: ...ds 3 4 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 3 5 Understanding Power On Passwords 3 6 Setting Power On Passwords 3 6 Entering Power On Passwords 3 7 Understanding HP Administrator Passwords 3 8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 3 9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 3 9 Understanding DriveLock 3 10 Setting DriveLock Passwords 3 11 Entering DriveLock Passwords 3 12 Changing DriveLock Passwords 3 12 ...

Page 5: ...6 Playing Video CDs and DVDs with Intervideo WinDVD 4 7 Installing WinDVD 4 7 Playing Video CDs and DVDs 4 8 Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD DVD Creator 4 9 Easy CD DVD Creator Features 4 10 Preparing to Use Easy CD DVD Creator 4 11 Creating CDs 4 12 Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD DVD Creator 4 12 Selecting Easy CD DVD Creator Settings 4 13 Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator ...

Page 6: ...tation Mode Settings 6 3 Using Presentation Mode 6 3 7 Computer Setup Using Computer Setup 7 1 Accessing Computer Setup 7 1 Restoring Computer Setup Defaults 7 2 Selecting from the File Menu 7 3 Selecting from the Security Menu 7 4 Selecting from the Tools Menu 7 4 Selecting from the Advanced Menu 7 5 8 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software 8 1 Obtaining the Support Softwa...

Page 7: ...tents Software Guide vii Setting System Restore Points Windows XP Only 8 6 Repairing the Operating System 8 7 Reinstalling the Operating System 8 8 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software 8 9 Index ...

Page 8: ...rical outlet Do not shut down the notebook Do not remove or insert a drive After you begin the software setup you must complete the entire process without interruption Setup time varies If you are prompted to select a language choose carefully The languages you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored after the setup process has begun If you are prompted to accept the End U...

Page 9: ...nd this documentation For information on switching views see Windows XP Help and Support Installing Optional Software You can install third party software or preloaded utilities anytime after initial setup is complete To install third party software refer to the documentation included with the software To install a preloaded utility In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Software Setup In Windows X...

Page 10: ...anguage Options For information about selecting regional settings open the Regional Options window then use context sensitive Help To use context sensitive Help select the question mark button in the upper right corner of the window and then select an item A definition explanation or procedure is displayed Selecting Screen Settings If you would like to see more items on your screen or to see the i...

Page 11: ...tion to help you set up your WLAN and locate the correct documentation For information on configuring and using Bluetooth refer to the Bluetooth Documentation Library CD included with your notebook if applicable WLAN and Bluetooth options are not supported in all countries Safeguarding the Notebook Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windo...

Page 12: ...rs Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to the telephone line Run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses When you use the notebook for email network or Internet access you expose the notebook to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable the operating system your applications or your ut...

Page 13: ...ack External power supplied through one of the following devices AC adapter Optional Port Replicator Optional Aircraft Adapter Optional Automobile Power Adapter Charger Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through AC adapter Optional Automobile Power Adapter Charger Install or modify system software Write to a CD External power supplied through AC adapter Opti...

Page 14: ...ernation resuming from Hibernation may not be possible When the notebook is in Hibernation Do not dock the notebook in or undock the notebook from a Port Replicator or Advanced Port Replicator Do not add or remove memory modules Do not insert or remove the hard drive Do not connect or disconnect external devices Do not insert or remove a PC Card or a Secure Digital SD Memory Card Hibernation saves...

Page 15: ... Standby Hibernation or Shutdown The following sections describe when to initiate Standby or Hibernation and when to shut down your notebook When You Leave Your Work Initiating Standby clears the screen and uses less power than leaving the notebook on Your work returns instantly to the screen when you resume from Standby Initiating Hibernation clears the screen saves your work to the hard drive an...

Page 16: ...tion interfere with the use of infrared communication and drive media If the notebook is in Standby or Hibernation you cannot initiate an infrared transmission ÄCAUTION To prevent possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive medi...

Page 17: ...on or shutdown The power light turns on The operating system loads Shutting down the notebook Save your work and close all open applications Then Press the power button and follow the on screen directions for shutting down the notebook Shut down the notebook through the operating system In Windows 2000 select Start Shut Down What do you want the computer to do Shut Down then select the OK button I...

Page 18: ... Computer Hibernate If the Hibernate option is not displayed press the shift key The power light turns off The screen clears System initiated Hibernation with Hibernation enabled If the notebook is attached to AC power the system will not initiate Hibernation If the notebook is running on battery power the system initiates Hibernation after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity Power settings and time...

Page 19: ...ed press the shift key The power light blinks The screen clears System initiated Standby If the notebook is attached to AC power the system will not initiate Standby If the notebook is running on battery power the system initiates Standby by default after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window The power light blinks The screen clear...

Page 20: ...tdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved data Setting Power Management Options Many of the default power settings such as timeouts alarms and power button settings can be changed in the Power Options window For example you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low power condition or you can change the default settings for the power button Accessing the Power Opti...

Page 21: ...Select the arrow or vertical bar on the taskbar and expand it to view icons Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options window assigns power levels to system components You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or AC power You can also set a Power Scheme that initiates Standby or turns off the display or hard d...

Page 22: ...ery pack power or when the notebook use changes between active and idle Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating system Windows 2000 Processor Controls Windows 2000 notebooks having the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor M with SpeedStep technology enable the user to adjust the processor speed Intel SpeedStep functions independently from the power management settings available ...

Page 23: ...nce modes In Maximum Performance mode the processor runs at full speed to provide maximum performance In Automatic mode the processor speed increases while the notebook is being used and decreases when the notebook is idle In Battery Optimized mode the processor runs at a reduced speed to provide an optimal balance between energy conservation and performance The notebook can run in any of the perf...

Page 24: ...played in the lower left of the screen To change the language press F2 For navigation instructions press F1 Preference Procedure Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on battery power Select a performance mode from the Running on Batteries list then select OK Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on AC power Select a performance mode from...

Page 25: ...ontrols In Windows XP processor performance controls are included with the operating system and managed in the Power Options window Accessing XP Processor Controls To access Windows XP processor performance controls select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab You can set the desired Power Scheme that sets the processor controls Each Power Scheme for AC po...

Page 26: ...state Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Portable Laptop Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Presentation Performance state is determined based on CPU demand Starts at lowest performance state then uses linear performance reduction stop clock throttling as the battery discharges Always On Always runs at the highes...

Page 27: ...em security measures the notebook provides the following security features most of which can be configured in Computer Setup For more information refer to Chapter 7 Computer Setup in this guide To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized use of the notebook Power on password Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility F10 HP Administrator password Unauthorized access to the con...

Page 28: ...ip This feature is available on only select notebook models For more information refer to the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Getting Started guide included with notebooks containing this chip Unauthorized access to the processor serial number and other system identification information HP Administrator password which protects the system information in Computer Setup Unauthorized removal of the ...

Page 29: ... the password and store it in a secure location away from the notebook If you forget your power on or HP Administrator password you cannot start up the notebook or resume from Hibernation until an authorized service provider resets the notebook Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center If you forget the DriveLock user password...

Page 30: ...r Setup Power on password Used to access the notebook during Startup DriveLock user password Used by the day to day user to access drives protected by DriveLock at startup DriveLock master password Used by the HP administrator to access drives protected by DriveLock and to remove DriveLock protection from the drive Smart Card password Stores the Windows Administrator and User passwords and is used...

Page 31: ...entered when the notebook starts up or resumes from Hibernation If you set Windows to prompt for a password before resuming from Standby a Windows password not a power on password must be entered to resume from Standby Windows passwords Administrator password Used to log on to the notebook as the Windows Administrator after Windows has been configured to prompt for a password at startup User passw...

Page 32: ...rstanding Power On Passwords A power on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook Once set a power on password must be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted A power on password Does not display as it is set entered changed or deleted Must be set and entered with the same keys For example a power on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you ent...

Page 33: ...and Verify New Password fields then press F10 To delete a power on password type the current password in the Old Password field then press F10 3 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save Changes and Exit then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts Entering Power On Passwords At the...

Page 34: ... password Is not interchangeable with a Windows Administrator password although both can use the same word or series of letters numbers or slashes Does not display as it is set entered changed or deleted Must be set and entered with the same keys For example an HP Administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with embedded numeric keypad number keys Ca...

Page 35: ... an HP Administrator password type your current password in the Old Password field type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields then press F10 To delete an HP Administrator password type your current password in the Old Password field then press F10 3 To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use the arrow keys to select File Save Changes and Exit then follow the...

Page 36: ...A hard drive protected by DriveLock can be accessed with either the user or the master password You can delete a user password or master password only by removing DriveLock protection from the drive DriveLock protection can be removed from the drive only with the master password The owner of the user password should be the day to day user of the protected hard drive The owner of the master passwor...

Page 37: ...book If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation briefly press the power button If your work returns to the screen save your work exit all applications and then shut down the notebook 2 Insert the hard drive into the notebook not an optional Port Replicator or External MultiBay 3 Open Computer Setup by turning on not restarting the notebook Press F10 while the F10 ROM Based S...

Page 38: ...ook not an optional Port Replicator or External MultiBay 2 When prompted for a DriveLock password type your user or master password using the same type of keys you used to set the password then press enter 3 After 2 attempts to enter the password incorrectly you must restart the notebook and try again Changing DriveLock Passwords ÄCAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to the notebook and the ...

Page 39: ...sage is displayed in the lower left of the screen To change the language press F2 For navigation instructions press F1 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu DriveLock passwords then press enter 5 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive then press F10 6 Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you want to change type your current password in the Old Pas...

Page 40: ...optional Port Replicator or External MultiBay 3 Open Computer Setup by turning on not restarting the notebook Press F10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen To change the language press F2 For navigation instructions press F1 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu DriveLock passwords then press enter 5 Use the arrow keys to select the locatio...

Page 41: ...n you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts Using HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager is the interface that allows you to configure settings for the optional Embedded Security Chip that is available on select notebooks HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager is not provided in all languages In order to use HP ProtectTools E...

Page 42: ...his chapter Setting System Information Options 1 To open Computer Setup turn on or restart the notebook Press F10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen To change the language press F2 For navigation instructions press F1 2 Access or set your preferences by following these directions To view general system information select the File menu System Informat...

Page 43: ... itself as well as the Smart Card application being used In addition you can use a personal digital certificate with the Smart Card Reader To do so ensure that the personal digital certificate and software you purchase are compliant with the Microsoft PC SC Smart Card standard Safeguarding your Smart Card Reader The HP ProtectTools Smart Card Manager utility can be used with selected notebooks to ...

Page 44: ...dia applications because the application might pause or stop playing ÄCAUTION To prevent possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media If Hibernation or Standby is accidentally initiated while an audio or video disc is in use Your playback might be interrupted You might see a warning message Put...

Page 45: ...the notebook to a reliable external power source Do not write to a disc while the notebook is running on battery power Before writing to a disc close all open applications including screen savers and antivirus software except the CD or DVD software you are using Do not copy directly from a source disc to destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc Instead copy from a source disc...

Page 46: ...Install WinDVD from the Driver Recovery CD provided with most HP notebooks If you do not have the Driver Recovery CD see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with your notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center for a copy of the Restore solution for your notebook Download the software from the HP Web site http www hp com InterVideo WinDVD Creator Provides the ability to create edit...

Page 47: ...pplications 4 Insert a software CD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled an Installation Wizard is displayed If Autorun is disabled select Start Run Enter x setup exe where x is your CD drive designation then select the OK button 5 When the Installation Wizard is displayed follow the installation instructions on the screen 6 Restart the notebook if prompted Repeat the installation procedure...

Page 48: ...g the Universal Disk Format Reader Some CDs or DVDs created with drag and drop software might not initially run in the notebook you are using The first time you insert a CD or DVD formatted for drag and drop software into the optical drive you might be prompted to install the Universal Disk Format UDF Reader Discs formatted for drag and drop software or created using drag and drop software contain...

Page 49: ...d to step 2 If Windows Media Player does not open In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows Media Player In Windows XP select Start All Programs Windows Media Player 2 Select the Play button to play the CD Accessing Windows Media Player Help To open Windows Media Player Help 1 Select the Windows Media Player icon on the taskbar or In Windows 2000 select Start Programs...

Page 50: ...MultiBay or an optional Advanced Port Replicator that has DVD R capability To install WinDVD open the Software Setup utility In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Software Setup In Windows XP select Start All Programs Software Setup A setup wizard loads and a list of applications is displayed Select WinDVD and follow the instructions on the screen Some DVDs contain third party DVD player programs ...

Page 51: ...he instructions in the WinDVD Player Help file the following tips may be useful If your system includes an optional Advanced Port Replicator dock or undock the notebook before playing a DVD not while playing a DVD For best playback quality save your files and close all open applications before playing a DVD If the DVD displays a Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted error message c...

Page 52: ...h your notebook If your optical drive has DVD RW capability DVDs can be used with Easy CD and DVD Creator to store large amounts of data on a disc To build DVDs containing movies refer to Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator When Easy CD DVD Creator is installed on your notebook model a Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator icon is displayed at the following location In Windows 2000 Start Program...

Page 53: ... DVD Creator Home For a more information concerning Easy CD DVD Creator applications features or use refer to the Roxio Easy CD DVD Creator online User s Guide To access the guide In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator User s Guide In Windows XP select Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator User s Guide Application Allows you to Disc Copier Create backup copi...

Page 54: ...work drive to your hard drive then copy from your hard drive to the CD Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a CD The write process is sensitive to vibration Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive The notebook can write or copy to CDs that provide one time non era...

Page 55: ...e following process Erasing recorded media in Drag to Disc or Creator Classic may take up to 45 minutes to complete Erasing Recorded Media with Drag to Disc To erase recorded media created with Drag to Disc 1 Insert the CD into the optical drive 2 Open the Drag to Disc window In Windows 2000 select Start Programs Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator Drag to Disc In Windows XP select Start All Programs Ro...

Page 56: ...r Classic menu bar select Disc Erase Disc Selecting Easy CD DVD Creator Settings To use Drag to Disc Creator Classic or Disc Copier the default settings shown in the following table must be selected These settings are compatible for example the settings for Drag to Disc do not conflict with the settings for Disc Copier Application Required Settings Drag to Disc Enable Auto Insert Notification Crea...

Page 57: ...be installed from the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD provided with select notebooks WinDVD Creator must be installed using a DVD CD RW or a DVD RW R and CD RW combo drive only If you do not use one of these drives WinDVD Creator installation will not occur Option Description Track at Once Writes data to the disc in multiple passes and allows you to copy one track or data file at a time to the disc A...

Page 58: ... DVD or network drive to your hard drive then copy from your hard drive to the DVD Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a DVD The write process is sensitive to vibration Choosing Recording Media HP recommends using high quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive The notebook can write or copy to DVDs that provide on...

Page 59: ...wable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent field in the WinDVD window The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes The region codes help protect copyrights internationally You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches th...

Page 60: ...ystem icon Hardware tab Device Manager In Windows XP select Start My Computer Right click in the window and select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager 2 Select DVD CD ROM drives right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings then select Properties 3 Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab 4 Select OK For additional information refer to Windows operating system Hel...

Page 61: ...s Select the WinDVD Player icon on the taskbar Select Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD 2 Right click the WinDVD player window 3 Select Setup 4 Select the button for the region 5 Select OK Changing Settings Using Other DVD Software To change region settings on a drive using a DVD player other than WinDVD refer to the documentation provided with the player ...

Page 62: ...and network interface cards NICs must be enabled in Computer Setup before they can be included in the boot sequence For more information refer in this chapter to the Enabling Devices in Computer Setup section Understanding the Default Boot Sequence By default when more than one bootable device is in the system the notebook chooses the startup device by searching enabled devices and locations in a ...

Page 63: ...ice by searching enabled devices and locations in a predetermined sequence The notebook searches only once in the order below for a bootable device If it does not find a bootable device in drive A the notebook begins a search for a device that can boot as drive C The list below describes the order in which drive numbers are assigned The actual startup sequence varies by configuration Sequence for ...

Page 64: ...on instructions press F1 2 Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu Device Options To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into a Port Replicator select Enable USB legacy support To enable a NIC select Internal Network adapter boot 3 To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use the arrow keys to select File Save Changes and Exit then follow the instructions on th...

Page 65: ...d it tries the first hard drive device present in the system Changing the boot sequence also changes the logical drive designations For example if you start up from a CD ROM drive with a disc that boots as drive C that CD ROM drive becomes drive C and a hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D Starting up from a NIC does not affect logical drive designations because no drive letter is asso...

Page 66: ...lds to the boot sequence that you prefer 5 To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use the arrow keys to select File Save Changes and Exit then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt Use Computer Setup to set the notebook to display the MultiBoot menu each tim...

Page 67: ... instructions on the screen The new settings are saved when you exit Computer Setup Changes will be in effect when the notebook restarts Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences When the Express Boot menu is displayed during startup To specify a startup location from the Express Boot menu select your preference within the timeout then press enter To prevent the notebook from defaulting to the curren...

Page 68: ...evice connected to the external monitor connector or S Video out jack on the rear panel or to connectors on an optional Port Replicator For more information on Quick Launch buttons refer to the Pointing Devices and Keyboard chapter in the Hardware Guide on this CD Presentation Mode Quick Launch button You can modify the presentation mode settings using the Quick Launch Button software Quick Launch...

Page 69: ...dialog box you must open the Quick Launch Button software to change settings To open the Quick Launch Button software In Windows 2000 select Start Settings Control Panel Quick Launch Buttons In Windows XP select Start Control Panel Printer and Other Hardware Quick Launch Buttons You can also open Quick Launch Button software using an icon in the taskbar or on the desktop To add an icon to the syst...

Page 70: ... mode The default video settings are 800 x 600 32bit 60 Hertz Click the down arrow to choose a power options profile The Adjust Power Properties button next to the Power Scheme field launches Microsoft Power Options where you can view or change the power scheme Using Presentation Mode To use presentation mode press the presentation mode button If presentation mode is on it turns off if you Log off...

Page 71: ...6 4 Software Guide Presentation Mode For more information regarding the playback function of your application or optical drive refer to the documentation included with the product ...

Page 72: ...ormation about USB refer to the External Devices chapter in the Hardware Guide on this CD The menu tables later in this chapter provide an overview of Computer Setup options Accessing Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File Security Tools and Advanced menus 1 To open Computer Setup turn on or restart the notebook Press F10 while the F10 ROM Based Se...

Page 73: ...storing Computer Setup Defaults To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory 1 To open Computer Setup turn on or restart the notebook Press F10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen To change the language press F2 To view navigation information press F1 2 Use the arrow keys to select File Restore defaults 3 Select ...

Page 74: ... Save system configuration settings to a diskette Restore from floppy Restore system configuration settings from a diskette Restore defaults Replace configuration settings in Computer Setup with factory default settings Identification information is retained Ignore changes and exit Cancel changes entered during the current session then exit and restart the notebook Save changes and exit Save chang...

Page 75: ...iveLock change a DriveLock User or Master password Drive Lock Settings are accessible only when you enter Computer Setup by turning on not restarting the notebook SmartCard password Enable disable support for BIOS SmartCard password Device security Enable disable devices in the system Enable NIC for inclusion in MultiBoot System IDs Enter user defined identification values Select To Do This HDD Se...

Page 76: ...tup disable QuickBoot Enable disable MultiBoot which sets a startup sequence that can include most bootable devices in the system For details refer to Chapter 5 MultiBoot Set the boot order Device Options Enable disable Num lock mode at startup Enable disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup To set the notebook to support only a single usually nonstandard pointing device at startup se...

Page 77: ...even when a Windows operating system is not loaded The notebook can start from a bootable hard drive diskette drive diskette SuperDisk drive disk or CD or DVD inserted into a drive connected by USB to the notebook or an optional Port Replicator Enable disable all settings in the SpeedStep window When Disable is selected the notebook runs in Battery Optimized mode Swap the functions of the Fn key a...

Page 78: ... model Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on the notebook 2 Access the updates on your local HP Web site or the Support Software CD 3 Download and install the updates The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services ...

Page 79: ...nformation To access the updates for your notebook the following information will be needed The product category is Notebook The product family name and series number are printed in the lower left corner of the display bezel More complete model information is provided on the serial number label on the bottom of the notebook To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than...

Page 80: ...thout changing any settings use the arrow keys to select File Ignore Changes and Exit then follow the instructions on the screen After Computer Setup closes the notebook restarts in Windows Downloading Software from the Internet Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a ROMPaq Other ROM updates ...

Page 81: ...ive To download and install a system ROM 1 Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the system ROM you want to download 3 At the download area a Write down the information date and name of any update that is later than the system ROM currently installed on your notebook b Select the software you want and follow th...

Page 82: ...download area select the software you want and follow the downloading instructions on the Web page 4 When the download is complete open Windows Explorer 5 In Windows Explorer select My Computer the hard drive designation usually drive C the file location you specified in step 3 6 In the specified folder select the name or number of the software package containing the update 7 Select the file that ...

Page 83: ...al files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents Setting System Restore Points Windows XP Only Notebooks with Windows XP operating systems provide the option of setting system restore points benchmarks daily as you change your personal settings The notebook can also set restore points when you add new software or devices You should periodically set system r...

Page 84: ... and turn on the notebook 2 Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the notebook 3 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook 4 Press the power button again to start the notebook 5 When prompted press any key to boot from the CD After a few minutes the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed 6 Press enter to continue A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed 7 Pres...

Page 85: ...tem 1 Connect the notebook to external power and turn on the notebook 2 Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the notebook 3 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the notebook 4 Press the power button again to start the notebook 5 When prompted press any key to boot from the CD After a few minutes the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed 6 Press enter to continue A Li...

Page 86: ...nstallation process is complete you must reinstall drivers For Windows 2000 installations change the display resolution to its highest setting prior to reinstalling the drivers To change display resolution select Start Settings Control Panel Display and select the Settings tab To reinstall drivers use the Driver Recovery CD included with the notebook 1 While running Windows insert the Driver Recov...

Page 87: ... 2 1 causing CD or DVD write corruption 4 11 4 15 when to use 2 1 Bluetooth 1 4 boot sequence default 5 1 setting new 5 5 C calibrating battery packs 2 1 CDs accessing Windows Media Player Help files 4 6 avoiding Standby and Hibernation 4 1 CD R vs CD RW 4 11 4 15 copying 4 2 4 9 copyright warning 4 2 creating 4 2 4 9 disabling drive for 3 15 docking and undocking Advanced Port Replicator 4 2 Driv...

Page 88: ...enu 7 4 USB legacy support 7 1 CPQFlash file 8 3 D default boot sequence 5 1 5 5 device enabling disabling 3 15 display settings 1 3 downloading software 8 5 system ROM 8 4 drive designations changing 5 4 DriveLock accessing a protected hard drive 3 12 changing settings 3 12 disabling a device 3 15 passwords changing 3 13 passwords entering 3 13 removing protection from a hard drive 3 13 DVDs avoi...

Page 89: ...puter Setup 3 15 languages 1 3 locked system emergency shutdown procedures 2 5 2 8 logical drive designations See drive designations M MultiBoot default boot sequence 5 1 defined 5 1 enabling devices in Computer Setup 5 3 express preferences 5 6 express prompt 5 5 new sequence 5 5 results 5 4 setting preferences 5 4 N network connecting to PXE or RPL server at startup 5 3 enabling NIC for MultiBoo...

Page 90: ... eXecution Environment protocol 5 3 Q Quick Launch Button software opening 6 2 settings 6 3 R RAM random access memory and Standby 2 2 region settings for DVDs 4 16 regional settings 1 3 resuming from Hibernation 2 6 resuming from Standby 2 7 ROM See system ROM Read Only Memory ROMPaq 8 3 Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator Drag to Disc 4 9 preparing to use 4 11 4 15 settings 4 13 RPL Remote Program Loa...

Page 91: ...information management 3 16 system lockup emergency shutdown procedures 2 5 2 8 system recovery 8 6 system restore points 8 6 system ROM Read Only Memory defined 8 1 determining current version of 8 2 T turning the notebook on or off 2 5 U Universal Disk Format UDF Reader 4 5 unresponsive system emergency shutdown procedures 2 5 2 8 updating software 8 1 USB legacy support 7 1 V viruses protecting...

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