HP 2838AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2891AP, 2890AP Selecting a Power Source

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Power

Selecting a Power Source

The notebook can run on internal power from a charged battery pack or on external power. External power can be obtained from an electrical outlet (using the AC Adapter), from a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle (using an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger) or from the in-seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft (using an optional Aircraft Power Adapter). Select a power source that supports the way you plan to use the notebook.

Task

Power Source

 

 

Work in most software

■ Charged battery pack in the

applications.

notebook,

 

or

 

 

■ 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

External power supplied through the

software,

AC Adapter.

or

 

Write to a CD or DVD.

 

 

 

Software Guide

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Contents
Software Guide Page Contents Power SecurityMultiBoot Advanced Users Only Intelligent ManageabilitySetup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Using 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 Using DVD Region Settings Starting a DVDSoftware Guide Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Optional or Windows SoftwareCreating and Copying CDs and DVDs 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 SettingsDisabling Disk-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationEnabling Track-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 SourceStandby Understanding Standby and HibernationHibernation When the Power Supply Is Uncertain When You Leave Your WorkChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 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 Initiating or Exiting Hibernation Setting Power Procedure Preferences Accessing Power Procedure SettingsUsing Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Using a Standby PasswordUsing Emergency Shut Down Procedures Enabling HibernationAccessing the Power Options Window Setting Power Management PreferencesDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting a Power Scheme Setting or Changing a Power SchemeChanging 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 SecurityUsing Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupForgetting 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 Using 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 Easy CD Creator Basic CDOrdering Compaq Support Protecting hard drive with DVD Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Bers booklet 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