HP R4003XX, R4000, R4001XX, R4012US, R4025US, R4127US, R4010US manual Advanced Features

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Setup Utility

Advanced Features

This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support.

The Setup utility features available for advanced users include:

■A hard drive self-test.

■A Network Service Boot.

The “<F12> to boot from LAN” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot to a PreBoot eXecution Environment (PXE) server.

■Settings for boot order preferences.

The “Press <ESC> to change boot order” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order.

■Settings for enabling and disabling optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices.

If an optional wireless device is disabled in the Setup utility, the device cannot be controlled by using the wireless button or the Wireless Assistant utility. For more information about the wireless button and Wireless Assistant, refer

to Chapter 11, “Wireless (Select Models Only).”

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Contents Hardware and Software Guide Page Contents Power Keyboard Digital Memory Cards USB and 1394 Devices Security 15Notebook Care Component ID Top ComponentsKeyboard and Mute Lights Power/Standby, Wireless and Memory Reader Lights TouchPad Power Controls Select Models Only Wireless and Volume ButtonsFn key KeysFront Components Rear Components Ports Right-Side ComponentsJacks and Vent Left-Side Components External Card FeaturesSecurity Cable Slot, Ports and Bays Bays and Vents Bottom ComponentsExpansion Memory Module Compartment Wireless Antennae Additional Hardware Components Power and Modem HardwareOptical Discs Support My Compaq Computer LabelsPower Control and Light Locations PowerPower Selecting a Power Source Power SourcesUsing External or Battery Power Standby Standby and HibernationHibernation Power When You Leave Your Work When the Power Supply Is UncertainInitiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When Using Drive Media Default Power SettingsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure ResultsInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Procedure ResultWindows XP Home Select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By.† Initiating or Resuming from StandbyPower Options Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresAccessing the Power Options Window Select the check box for Always show icon on the taskbar Displaying the Power Meter IconSetting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security Password Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery PackInserting a Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Charging a New Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackCharging an In-Use Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge InformationPower Meter Managing Low-Battery ConditionsDisplaying Charge Information on the Screen Interpreting Charge Information DisplaysLow-Battery Condition Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsWhen External Power Is Available Resolving Low-Battery ConditionsWhen to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack How to CalibrateClear the Enable hibernation check box Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab Recharging the Battery PackConserving Power as You Work Conserving Battery PowerSelecting Power Conservation Settings Storing a Battery PackDisposing of a Used Battery Pack Using the TouchPad KeyboardTouchPad Keyboard To access the TouchPad Properties window Setting Mouse PropertiesHotkey Quick Reference HotkeysUsing Hotkey Commands Using Hotkey ProceduresOpening the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Help and SupportOpening Internet Explorer fn+f3 Opening the Print Window fn+f2Switching Displays fn+f4 Initiating Standby fn+f5 Initiating QuickLock fn+f6Select Start Control Panel User Accounts User Accounts » Select Start Control Panel User Accounts User Accounts Using the Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12 Decreasing Screen Brightness fn+f7Increasing Screen Brightness fn+f8 Displaying System Information fn+esc Using Hotkeys with External KeyboardsDisplaying the Quick Launch Buttons Icon Quick Launch Buttons SoftwareDisplaying Hotkey Information Setting Windows Desktop Icon Display Preferences Select Arrange Icons By KeypadsUsing the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling and Disabling Switching Key Functions Using an External Numeric KeypadAudio Features Using the Audio-In Microphone JackMultimedia Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack Using the Volume Buttons Adjusting the VolumeVideo Features Using the S-Video-JackUsing the Windows Volume Icon Multimedia Connecting a Monitor or Projector Connecting a Monitor, Projector or TelevisionConnecting the Audio Connecting a TelevisionDisplaying and Switching the Video Image Changing the Video DisplayChanging the Color Television Format Multimedia Software Software SetupFinding Included Multimedia Applications Selecting Multimedia ApplicationsUsing Default Applications Using Windows Media PlayerUsing Windows MovieMaker Using Sonic RecordNow Using Apple iTunesUsing InterVideo WinDVD Player Using InterVideo WinDVD CreatorInstalling Preloaded Applications Installing Multimedia ApplicationsSelect Start Run Installing Applications from a DiscUsing Multimedia Applications Accessing Help for Multimedia ApplicationsObserving the Copyright Warning Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Using Media Activity Hotkeys Protecting Playback Setting AutoPlay PreferencesChanging DVD Region Settings Changing DVD Settings in the Operating System Select Start Control Panel Performance Maintenance SystemSelect Properties Select Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD Player Changing DVD Settings in a Multimedia ApplicationDrive Care DrivesPrimary Hard Drive IDE Drive LightInserting an Optical Disc Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Disc With Power Removing an Optical Disc Without Power Avoiding Standby or Hibernation Displaying Optical Disc ContentsPC Cards and ExpressCards What Is a PC Card?Inserting a PC Card PC Cards and ExpressCards Stopping or Removing a PC Card Selecting an ExpressCard What Is an ExpressCard?Inserting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardPC Cards and ExpressCards Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard Digital Memory Cards What Is a Digital Memory Card?Using the Memory Reader Light Insertion Removal Memory Modules What Is a Memory Module?Primary Memory Module Slot Expansion Memory Module SlotRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Selecting a Memory ModuleMemory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Video Memory Settings Hibernation FileSelect Start Help and Support Center My Compaq Computer Memory Modules USB and 1394 Devices What Is USB?USB Device Connection Device Connection What Is 1394?Modem and Networking Internal ModemModem Cable Modem and Networking Using the Modem Cable Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Adding New Locations When Traveling Modem Country SelectionViewing the Current Country Selection 10-6 Hardware and Software Guide Check the telephone line type Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Select OK OKSet the modem to ignore dial tones Select Start All Programs Accessories Communications Preinstalled Communication SoftwareNetwork Cable NetworkUsing the Network Cable Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Local Area Network Select Models Only Setting Up a Wlan in Your Home Start Help and Support Using a Wlan ConnectionInstalling Wireless Software Optional Using Wireless Security FeaturesSelect Start My Computer Identifying an 802.11 wireless deviceAccessing Wlan Software Documentation Bluetooth Select Models Only 11-10 Hardware and Software Guide Device Power States 11-12 Hardware and Software Guide Then Turning On the DevicesTurning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Security FeaturesTo Protect Against Use This Security Feature QuickLock Security Preferences Setup Utility12-4 Hardware and Software Guide Compaq and Windows Passwords PasswordsFor information about Choosing Your Passwords Compaq and Windows Password GuidelinesCoordinating Your Passwords Compaq Administrator Passwords Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords Power-On Passwords Entering Compaq Administrator PasswordsSetting Power-On Passwords Entering Power-On Passwords DriveLock Setting DriveLock Passwords Entering DriveLock Passwords Changing DriveLock Passwords Removing DriveLock Protection Select Security Device Security, and then press enter Device SecurityAll Programs Norton AntiVirus Antivirus Software» Use the update link at Start Help and Support Critical Security Updates for Windows XPFirewall Software Optional Security Cable What Is the Setup Utility? Setup UtilityOpen the Setup Utility Setup Utility Language System Information Navigation and Item SelectionDefault Settings Advanced Features Close the Setup Utility Software Updates Software Updates RecoveryAccessing Notebook ROM Information Accessing Notebook Product InformationHardware and Software Guide 14-3 Downloading System ROM Internet SoftwareDownloading a ROM Update Accessories Windows Explorer Installing a ROM UpdateDownloading Software All Programs Accessories Windows ExplorerSystem Recovery Before You Begin Safeguarding Your DataUsing System Restore Setting a Restore PointRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling ApplicationsReinstalling Applications from a Recovery Disc Shut Down Turn Off Repairing the Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools BackupBack Up Data 14-16 Hardware and Software Guide Reinstall the Operating System Reinstall Drivers Reinstall Additional Software Update Reinstalled Software» Select Start Help and Support Temperature 15-2 Hardware and Software Guide Keyboard External Mouse DisplayHardware and Software Guide 15-5 15-6 Hardware and Software Guide Travel Travel and ShippingReview Modem Country Selection in , Modem and Networking ShippingOperating Environment SpecificationsRated Input Power Feature Support Expansion Port 2 Input/Output SignalsSee also software applications key, Windows IndexBios information, displaying fn+esc Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc Critical Security Updates See also memory memory modules See also drives hard drive bay See also buttons display switch Index-8 Num lock key Index-10 Primary memory module slot See also memory memory ROM Speakers Service Tag External Setup utility Internal 1-7,4-2 Index-14 VCR

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