HP 2806AP, 2899AP Setup and Diagnostic Utilities, Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics

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Setup and Diagnostic Utilities

Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics

The notebook features two Compaq system management utilities:

■Computer Setup is a system information and customization utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. This utility includes settings that are not available in Windows. When you exit Computer Setup, the operating system restarts.

■Compaq Diagnostics is a system information and diagnostic utility that is used within your Windows operating system. Use this utility to:

❏Compare the notebook configuration at the time Compaq Diagnostics was installed to interim or current configurations.

❏Display and print system information.

❏Test system components.

❏Troubleshoot a device configuration problem.

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Contents
Software Guide Page Contents Security PowerIntelligent Manageability MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlySetup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Avoiding Standby and Hibernation Using CDs and DVDsDisplaying Media Contents CD and DVD SoftwareCancelling 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 WinDVDAccessing WinDVD Help Starting a DVD Using DVD Region SettingsSoftware Guide Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Optional or Windows SoftwareCreating and Copying CDs and DVDs Installing Easy CD Creator Software Installing Easy CD CreatorEnabling Auto Insert Notification Selecting Drive Locations Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorFormatting Recording Media Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaChoosing Recording Media Responding to the UDF PromptApplication Required Settings Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsDisabling Disk-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationEnabling Track-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Creating Media For Use in Other Systems Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingUsing CD Copier Playing CDs and DVDsResponding to Buffer Underrun Errors Using Windows Media PlayerSelecting a Power Source PowerStandby Understanding Standby and HibernationHibernation When the Power Supply Is Uncertain When You Leave Your WorkChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 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 ProceduresInitiating or Exiting Standby Initiating or Exiting Hibernation Using a Standby Password Setting Power Procedure PreferencesAccessing Power Procedure Settings Using Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep ButtonEnabling Hibernation Using Emergency Shut Down ProceduresAccessing 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 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 ReferenceUsing Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupForgetting 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 ManageabilityIdentifying a Fault Management Alert Installing Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Using Fault Management AlertsSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyEnabling Media and Devices for MultiBoot Using 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 RestorationsDisplaying ROM Information in Compaq Diagnostics Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Model Information Accessing ROM Version InformationDisplaying 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 Easy CD Creator Basic CD IndexOrdering Compaq Support Protecting hard drive with DVD Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Bers 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