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bSoftware GuideCompaq Notebook ComputersDocument Part Number: 285558-001 June 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software t

1–4 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwarePlaying CDs with Windows Media PlayerInstructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a CD into the drive. For i

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–5Playing a Video CD1. Read the “Using CDs and DVDs” section of this chapter.2. Insert the video CD into the drive,

1–6 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareUsing Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through the operating system or in the Windows Media P

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–7Accessing Windows Media Player HelpThe Windows Media Player application is a program within the operating system.

1–8 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwarePlaying DVDs with WinDVDInterVideo WinDVD is an application that enables you to play DVD movies. WinDVD is preloa

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–9❏If the Setup Compaq Software icon is not found on the Desktop, select Start > Run. Then:◆In Windows 2000 Prof

1–10 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareStarting a DVDIn addition to the instructions in the WinDVD Player Help file, the following information may be h

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–11ÄCAUTION: The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only 5times. The region setting you select the fif

1–12 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareCreating and Copying CDs and DVDsThis section provides procedures for creating or copying CDs or DVDs, depending

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–13Installing Easy CD CreatorIf Easy CD Creator software is included with the notebook, it is provided on a CD and

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1–14 Software GuideCD and DVD Software5. On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that you select the Complete installation. To do so, select the C

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–15Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to an optical drive medium: Connect

1–16 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareSelecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaChoosing Recording MediaCompaq recommends using high-quality media

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–17To erase DirectCD formatting from a rewritable medium so the medium can be used with Easy CD Creator or CD Copie

1–18 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareEnabling Auto Insert NotificationAuto Insert Notification settings are selected through the operating system. To

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–19Accessing Easy CD Creator HelpTo access the procedures for using DirectCD, Easy CD Creator, and CD Copier: In Wi

1–20 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareEasy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingPlaying CDs and DVDsDo not initiate Standby or Hibernation while playing

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–21Using Windows Media PlayerIf you are using Windows Media Player files to create a medium, you may not be able to

Software Guide 2–12PowerSelecting a Power SourceThe notebook can run on internal power from a charged battery pack or on external power. External powe

2–2 Software GuidePowerUnderstanding Standby and HibernationStandby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup

Software Guide iiiContents1 CD and DVD SoftwareUsing CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1Avoiding Standby and Hibe

PowerSoftware Guide 2–3Choosing Standby, Hibernation or ShutdownWhen You Leave Your WorkIf you plan to resume shortly: Initiate Standby. Standby clear

2–4 Software GuidePowerWhile Using Drive MediaÄCAUTION: To prevent possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functional

PowerSoftware Guide 2–5Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying the Power Controls and LightThe procedures for using Standby, Hibernati

2–6 Software GuidePowerUsing the Default Power ProceduresThe following tables describe the default procedures for turning on or shutting down the note

PowerSoftware Guide 2–7Initiating or Exiting StandbyTask Procedure ResultInitiate Standby. Press the Fn+F3 hotkeys.*or In Windows 2000 Professional, s

2–8 Software GuidePowerInitiating or Exiting HibernationTask Procedure ResultInitiate Hibernation.If the notebook is on, briefly press the power butto

PowerSoftware Guide 2–9Setting Power Procedure PreferencesYou can change the functions of the power button, the Fn+F3 hotkeys, and the display switch

2–10 Software GuidePowerUsing Emergency Shutdown ProceduresIf the notebook is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedure

PowerSoftware Guide 2–11Setting Power Management PreferencesAccessing the Power Options WindowPower management preferences are set in the Windows Powe

2–12 Software GuidePowerSetting or Changing a Power SchemeA Windows Power Scheme assigns power levels to system components. For example, you can set a

iv Software GuideContents2 PowerSelecting a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1Understanding Standby and Hibernation .

PowerSoftware Guide 2–13Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only)In Windows 2000 Professional, the Intel Pentium 4 Processor with SpeedStep tec

2–14 Software GuidePowerSetting SpeedStep PreferencesSpeedStep settings can be accessed from either the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. In add

PowerSoftware Guide 2–15Using the SpeedStep IconThe SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by default and changes to indicate which SpeedStep mode is

2–16 Software GuidePower3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the

Software Guide 3–13SecuritySecurity Features Quick ReferenceThe notebook provides the following security features that are not available in the operat

3–2 Software GuideSecuritySetting Preferences in Computer SetupMost security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because Computer Setup is a non-Wi

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–3Combining Compaq and Windows PasswordsCompaq security features and operating system security features work independently fro

3–4 Software GuideSecurityUsing a Power-On PasswordA power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook. Once set, it must be entered each ti

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–5❏To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Passwo

3–6 Software GuideSecurityEntering Compaq Administrator Password SettingsA Compaq Administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup

ContentsSoftware Guide vUsing DriveLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock . .

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–7Entering a Compaq Administrator Password At the Computer Setup prompt, type your password using the same keys you used to se

3–8 Software GuideSecurity A user password and a master password:❏Can be the same as any other password.If you use the same password for both a power-

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–96. Read the warning. To continue, press F10.7. Type your user password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, t

3–10 Software GuideSecurityChanging a DriveLock PasswordÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work, shut down the

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–11Removing DriveLock ProtectionÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work, shut down the

3–12 Software GuideSecurityDisabling a DeviceFrom the Computer Setup Device Security menu, you can disable or partially disable most ports and drives.

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–13Protecting System InformationSelecting an Information Management ProcedureFollow the procedure in “Entering and Displaying

3–14 Software GuideSecurityEntering and Displaying System Information1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F

SecuritySoftware Guide 3–15Connecting an Optional Cable LockIf you have purchased a cable lock, loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the

Software Guide 4–14Intelligent ManageabilityThe Intelligent Manageability application is included only with notebooks that ship with the Windows 2000

vi Software GuideContentsUpdating Software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update 6–5D

4–2 Software GuideIntelligent ManageabilityInstalling Intelligent ManageabilityThe Intelligent Manageability application is on the Compaq application

Intelligent ManageabilitySoftware Guide 4–3 The system temperature alert prevents critical overheating. As the system temperature rises, this feature

Software Guide 5–15MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)The Phoenix MultiBoot utility allows you to set the notebook to start up from most bootable devices.

5–2 Software GuideMultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)Enabling Media and Devices for MultiBootBy default, the notebook can start only from a bootable hard

MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)Software Guide 5–33. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Chan

5–4 Software GuideMultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)6. Optical drive in notebook that contains a disc that boots as drive C7. Hard drive in notebook8. Ha

MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)Software Guide 5–5Specifying MultiBoot PreferencesYou can set either: A continuing startup sequence that the notebook u

5–6 Software GuideMultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)Setting the MultiBoot Express PromptTo set the notebook to display the MultiBoot startup location men

Software Guide 6–16Software Updates andRestorationsUpdating SoftwareFor optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible

6–2 Software GuideSoftware Updates and RestorationsPreparing for a Software UpdateIf your notebook connects to a network, Compaq recommends that you c

Software Guide 1–11CD and DVD SoftwareUsing CDs and DVDsMost of this section provides instructions for using optical drive software. Before using any

Software Updates and RestorationsSoftware Guide 6–32. Access Compaq Diagnostics:❏In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control

6–4 Software GuideSoftware Updates and RestorationsAccessing Software UpdatesSoftware updates are available for some notebook families on the Compaq S

Software Updates and RestorationsSoftware Guide 6–5Updating Software from the InternetMost software at the Compaq Web site is available in English onl

6–6 Software GuideSoftware Updates and RestorationsTo download and install a system ROM:1. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides softwa

Software Updates and RestorationsSoftware Guide 6–7Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM UpdateTo update KBC ROM from the Internet, you must download t

6–8 Software GuideSoftware Updates and Restorations6. On the next page that is displayed, select your notebook from the lists. Then follow the instruc

Software Updates and RestorationsSoftware Guide 6–9Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaqTo update software other than system ROM or KBC ROM:1.

6–10 Software GuideSoftware Updates and RestorationsRestoring SoftwareThe Restore CDs included with the notebook contain all the software that shipped

Software Updates and RestorationsSoftware Guide 6–11Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemA Windows operating system provided on the noteb

Software Guide 7–17Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting Computer Setup or Compaq DiagnosticsThe notebook features two Compaq system management util

1–2 Software GuideCD and DVD SoftwareA drive medium is any storage device that can be inserted into a drive; for example, a diskette, disk, CD, or DVD

7–2 Software GuideSetup and Diagnostic UtilitiesUsing Computer SetupComputer Setup is a preinstalled ROM-based utility which can be used even when the

Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSoftware Guide 7–32. Select the File, Security, Tools, or Advanced menu.3. To exit Computer Setup:❏To exit without savin

7–4 Software GuideSetup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting from the File MenuSelect To Do ThisSystem information View identification information about

Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSoftware Guide 7–5Selecting from the Security Menu.Select To Do ThisAdministrator password Enter, change, or delete a Co

7–6 Software GuideSetup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting from the Tools MenuSelecting from the Advanced MenuSelect To Do ThisHDD Self Test Options Ru

Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSoftware Guide 7–7Selecting from the Advanced Menu, continuedSelect To Do ThisDevice Options (continued) Enable/disable

7–8 Software GuideSetup and Diagnostic UtilitiesUsing Compaq DiagnosticsThe Compaq Diagnostics utility includes 2 system scans: Compaq Configuration R

Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSoftware Guide 7–9Installing Compaq DiagnosticsTo install the Compaq Diagnostics utility: In Windows XP Professional, se

7–10 Software GuideSetup and Diagnostic UtilitiesUsing the Compaq Configuration Record ScanThe Compaq Configuration Record scan compares the notebook

Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSoftware Guide 7–11Obtaining Configuration Information1. To run the Compaq Diagnostics scan and open the Compaq Diagnost

CD and DVD SoftwareSoftware Guide 1–3Displaying the Contents of a MediumIf autorun is disabled and the contents of a medium are not displayed when you

7–12 Software GuideSetup and Diagnostic Utilities❏Custom Test performs maximum testing on a selected device.◆To run all tests for your selected device

Software Guide Index–1AAC Adapter 2–1administrator password, Compaq. See Compaq administrator passwordadministrator password, Windows 3–3Aircraft Adap

Index–2 Software GuideIndexhotkey commands 1–6playing audio 1–4playing video 1–5Restore CDs 6–10selecting 1–16software, Easy CD Creator 1–13software,

IndexSoftware Guide Index–3setting power-on password preferences in 3–4setting SpeedStep preferences in 2–15Tools menu 7–6USB legacy support 7–2vs. Co

Index–4 Software GuideIndexcreating 1–12disabling drive for 3–12displaying contents of 1–1docking and undocking while playing 1–10formats 1–16playing

IndexSoftware Guide Index–5Intelligent Manageabilityfault management alerts 4–2features 4–1installing 4–2setting up Agents 4–2InterVideo WinDVD. See W

Index–6 Software GuideIndexSee also Compaq administrator password; DriveLock; power-on passwordPCFriendly 1–8Phoenix MultiBoot. See MultiBootport repl

IndexSoftware Guide Index–7Sscans, system 7–8security cable slot 3–15security featurescable lock (optional) 3–15Compaq administrator password 3–5devic

Index–8 Software GuideIndexStandbyavoiding while using drive media 1–1avoiding while using infrared 2–4choosing to initiate 2–3described 2–2exiting 2–