Compaq 285558-001 manual Restoring Software

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Software Updates and Restorations

Restoring Software

The Restore CDs included with the notebook contain all the software that shipped preinstalled or preloaded on the notebook and instructions for restoring it.

You can use the Restore CDs to install or reinstall individual software items, such as applications, or to restore the notebook factory image.

The notebook factory image is the notebook software as it was when the notebook was shipped. When you restore to the factory image:

All settings are as they were set at the factory when the notebook was shipped.

All software is the version installed at the factory.

All software not included in the factory-supplied image, including drivers, applications, and utilities that you personally installed, will have to be reinstalled.

If the notebook has become unresponsive, you may be able to start the notebook from a bootable Restore CD. For information about starting the notebook from a bootable Restore CD, see the documentation included with the Restore CDs.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful restoration, use a Restore CD only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not use a Restore CD while the notebook is running on battery power, docked in an optional port replicator, or connected to an optional power source.) During a restoration or installation:

Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

Do not shut down the notebook.

Do not remove or insert a drive.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Security PowerIntelligent Manageability MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlySoftware Updates and Restorations Index Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesDisplaying Media Contents Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Software Avoiding Standby and HibernationCancelling Autorun on an Audio CD Setting Autorun PreferencesCopyright Warning Displaying the Contents of a MediumPlaying an Audio CD Playing CDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying a Video CD Using Notebook Media Keys Accessing Windows Media Player Help Playing DVDs with WinDVD Installing WinDVDWindows 2000 Professional, on the command line, type Accessing WinDVD HelpStarting a DVD Using DVD Region SettingsSoftware Guide Creating and Copying CDs and DVDs Using Optional or Windows SoftwareUnderstanding Easy CD Creator Features Installing Easy CD Creator Software Installing Easy CD CreatorEnabling Auto Insert Notification Selecting Drive Locations Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording MediaApplication Required Settings Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsEnabling Track-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationDisabling Disk-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Using CD Copier Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingPlaying CDs and DVDs Creating Media for Use in Other SystemsResponding to Buffer Underrun Errors Using Windows Media PlayerSelecting a Power Source PowerStandby Understanding Standby and HibernationHibernation Enabling HibernationChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your WorkWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain While Using Infrared While Using Drive MediaIdentifying the Power Controls and Light Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook On or Off Using the Default Power ProceduresButton Light turns on Your work Returns to Screen Initiating or Exiting StandbyInitiating or Exiting Hibernation Accessing Power Procedure Settings Setting Power Procedure PreferencesUsing Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Using a Standby PasswordUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Displaying the Power Meter Icon Setting Power Management PreferencesAccessing the Power Options Window Changing a Power Scheme Setting or Changing a Power SchemeSetting a Power Scheme Choosing a Performance Mode Using SpeedStep Windows 2000 Professional OnlyUsing the SpeedStep Window Setting SpeedStep PreferencesUsing Computer Setup Using the SpeedStep IconFinding More Battery Power Information Security Security Features Quick ReferenceForgetting Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupUsing Passwords Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Entering Power-On Password Settings Using a Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Using a Compaq Administrator PasswordEntering Compaq Administrator Password Settings Entering a Compaq Administrator Password Using DriveLockProtecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock Accessing a Protected Hard Drive Changing a DriveLock Password Removing DriveLock Protection Disabling a Device Protecting System Information Selecting an Information Management ProcedureEntering and Displaying System Information Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Understanding Intelligent Manageability Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Installing Intelligent ManageabilityUsing Fault Management Alerts Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyNIC Enabling Media and Devices for MultiBootUsing the Default Search Sequence Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence Specifying MultiBoot PreferencesResponding to the MultiBoot Express Prompt Setting the MultiBoot Express PromptUpdating Software Software Updates RestorationsAccessing Notebook Model Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing ROM Version Information Displaying ROM Information in Compaq DiagnosticsDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Updating Software from the Internet Downloading and Installing a System ROM UpdateSoftware Updates and Restorations Downloading a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM UpdateInstalling a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesComputer Setup Procedures Using Computer SetupRestoring Computer Setup Defaults Select To Do This Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Tools MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Detecting Compaq Diagnostics Using Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Diagnostics Scan Using the Compaq Configuration Record ScanObtaining Diagnostic Test Information Obtaining Configuration InformationSetup and Diagnostic Utilities 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