Compaq 285558-001 manual Using Computer Setup, Computer Setup Procedures

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Setup and Diagnostic Utilities

Using Computer Setup

Computer Setup is a preinstalled ROM-based utility which can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. If the operating system is working, the notebook will restart the operating system after you exit Computer Setup.

Because Computer Setup is not Windows-based, it does not support the pointing devices on your notebook. Instead, you point and select with the keys on your notebook keyboard.

✎An external keyboard connected by USB can be used in Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. For more information about USB, see the Hardware Guide, “External Device Connections” chapter, on this CD.

Instructions for using keys to set preferences in Computer Setup are included in the step-by-step Computer Setup procedures provided throughout your notebook guides. These procedures can be used by all users.

The menu tables later in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options that may be helpful to advanced users who prefer to select preferences without following step-by-step procedures.

Computer Setup Procedures

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 Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏To view navigation information, press F1.

❏To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Power SecurityIntelligent Manageability MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlySoftware Updates and Restorations Setup and Diagnostic Utilities IndexUsing CDs and DVDs Displaying Media ContentsCD and DVD Software Avoiding Standby and HibernationSetting Autorun Preferences Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CDDisplaying the Contents of a Medium Copyright WarningPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Playing an Audio CDPlaying a Video CD Using Notebook Media Keys Accessing Windows Media Player Help Installing WinDVD Playing DVDs with WinDVDAccessing WinDVD Help Windows 2000 Professional, on the command line, typeUsing DVD Region Settings Starting a DVDSoftware Guide Creating and Copying CDs and DVDs Using Optional or Windows SoftwareUnderstanding Easy CD Creator Features Installing Easy CD Creator Installing Easy CD Creator SoftwareEnabling Auto Insert Notification Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator Selecting Drive LocationsSelecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator Media Choosing Recording MediaResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording MediaSelecting Easy CD Creator Settings Application Required SettingsEnabling Track-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationDisabling Disk-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Easy CD Creator Tips and Troubleshooting Using CD CopierPlaying CDs and DVDs Creating Media for Use in Other SystemsUsing Windows Media Player Responding to Buffer Underrun ErrorsPower Selecting a Power SourceUnderstanding Standby and Hibernation StandbyHibernation Enabling HibernationChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your WorkWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain While Using Drive Media While Using InfraredStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying the Power Controls and LightUsing the Default Power Procedures Turning the Notebook On or OffInitiating or Exiting Standby Button Light turns on Your work Returns to ScreenInitiating or Exiting Hibernation Setting Power Procedure Preferences Accessing Power Procedure SettingsUsing 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 Using SpeedStep Windows 2000 Professional Only Choosing a Performance ModeSetting SpeedStep Preferences Using the SpeedStep WindowUsing the SpeedStep Icon Using Computer SetupFinding More Battery Power Information Security Features Quick Reference SecurityForgetting Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupUsing Passwords Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Using a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Password SettingsUsing a Compaq Administrator Password Entering a Power-On PasswordEntering Compaq Administrator Password Settings Using DriveLock Entering a Compaq Administrator PasswordProtecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock Accessing a Protected Hard Drive Changing a DriveLock Password Removing DriveLock Protection Disabling a Device Selecting an Information Management Procedure Protecting System InformationEntering and Displaying System Information Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Intelligent Manageability Understanding Intelligent ManageabilityInstalling Intelligent Manageability Setting Up Insight Management AgentsUsing Fault Management Alerts Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences MultiBoot Advanced Users Only Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBootEnabling Media and Devices for MultiBoot NICUsing the Default Search Sequence Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Specifying MultiBoot Preferences Setting a Continuing Startup SequenceSetting the MultiBoot Express Prompt Responding to the MultiBoot Express PromptSoftware Updates Restorations Updating SoftwarePreparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook Model InformationAccessing ROM Version Information Displaying ROM Information in Compaq DiagnosticsDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update Updating Software from the InternetSoftware Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update Downloading 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 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Computer Setup ProceduresRestoring Computer Setup Defaults Selecting from the File Menu Select To Do ThisSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Tools Menu Selecting from the Advanced MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Using Compaq Diagnostics Detecting Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Compaq Configuration Record Scan Using the Diagnostics ScanObtaining Configuration Information Obtaining Diagnostic Test InformationSetup and Diagnostic Utilities Index Compaq Support Software CDCompaq Support Software CD 6-4Compaq telephone numbers DVD Index-4 Index-5 Restoring software 6-10 ROM. See system ROM Read Index-7 Worldwide Telephone Numbers