HP 2106AP, 2500, 2158 Securing Your Notebook, To Write to DVD Media, To Set Up Password Protection

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Basic Operation

To Write to DVD Media

If your notebook is equipped with a DVD+RW/R and CDRW combo drive, you must install Roxio Easy CD Creator and Sonic My DVD software from the CDs included with your notebook before you can write to DVD media.

When writing to DVD+R or DVD+RW media, observe the following guidelines:

■Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface, and ensure that room temperature is below 90° F.

■Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to the notebook and an AC electrical outlet.

■Close and exit all other software applications, except Roxio Easy CD Creator (when writing a data disc) or Sonic My DVD (when writing a video disc).

Securing Your Notebook

To Set Up Password Protection

To protect your notebook from access by another user, set up the password protection as follows:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > User Accounts, then select your account.

2.Select Create a Password, then set the password.

3.Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

4.On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the notebook leaves Standby.

✎To cancel password protection, repeat the preceding steps, but set an empty password.

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Contents Reference Guide Page Software Product License Agreement Software Product License Agreement Reference Guide Software Product License Agreement Contents To Type Alternate Graphics Using Battery Packs and Power ManagementModem and Network Connections TroubleshootingAdd-On Devices Reference Information Index Identifying Parts of the Notebook Getting Started with Your NotebookFront Panel and Right Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Insert the Battery Pack Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Operating Your Notebook Basic OperationPower mode To enter this mode Function Default Power SettingsTo Change the Boot Device To Reset the NotebookTo Use the TouchPad TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightTo Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad This hot key Does this To Use the Function Hot KeysTo Use the One-Touch Buttons This key combination Does this To Use the Windows and Applications KeysTo Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD Using CDs or DVDsTo Create or Copy CDs To Play DVD MoviesSecuring Your Notebook To Set Up Password ProtectionTo Write to DVD Media To Lock Your Notebook To Attach a Security Cable To Lock the Hard Drive To Protect Against VirusesTo Protect Your Hard Drive Taking Care of Your NotebookTo Maintain Your Notebook To Clean Your Notebook To Safeguard Your DataTo Extend the Life of the Display Managing Power Consumption Battery Packs and Power ManagementWhen this occurs Result is To resume How the Notebook Manages Power AutomaticallyTo Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes Using Battery PowerFrom the Windows taskbar To Check Battery StatusTo Recharge the Battery Pack To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningTo Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Battery Packs and Power Management Modem and Network Connections Using the ModemTo Connect the Modem Special Restrictions in Certain Countries To Change Your Modem Settings Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Using a Wireless LAN Adapter Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models Only Checking the Wireless Connection Status Connecting to a Wireless NetworkTo Prepare for Connections Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc NetworkTo Turn Wireless Communication On and Off Turning Off Communication and Ending a Connection Turning On Communication and Making a ConnectionTo Insert or Remove a PC Card Connecting External DevicesInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card To Connect an Audio Device Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other Settings Connecting an External MonitorTo Use an External Monitor Using Dual Display Mode To Connect an Infrared Device Select Models Only To Connect a 1394 Device Select Models OnlyAvoiding Standby While Using Infrared Using the Infrared PortPrinting to an Infrared Printer Transferring Files Through an Infrared ConnectionTo Dock to the Port Replicator To Use a Port Replicator Select Models OnlyAdd-On Devices To Undock from the Port Replicator To Install a RAM Expansion Module Installing Additional RAM MemoryReplace the cover Insert the battery pack To Remove a RAM Expansion Module To Replace the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveAdd-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Holder To Prepare a New Hard Drive Troubleshooting Your Notebook TroubleshootingIf No Sound Is Audible Audio ProblemsIf Sound Does Not Record If You Hear Loud, High-Pitched Feedback from the SpeakersIf You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf You Get a Region Code Error When Playing a DVD Movie If a DVD Plays ErraticallyIf a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the Screen Display ProblemsIf the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank If the Screen Is Difficult to ReadIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise If Files Are CorruptedInfrared Problems Heat ProblemsKeyboard and Pointing Device Problems If You Have Problems with Infrared CommunicationsIf the TouchPad Does Not Work If the Pointer Is Difficult to ControlIf the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You Type If a PS/2 Scroll Mouse Does Not WorkIf the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN Local Area Network LAN ProblemsIf You Cannot Log In to Netware Servers If a Network Connection Responds SlowlyModem Problems Memory ProblemsIf the Modem Dials Incorrectly If the Modem Does Not Dial or No Dial Tone Is DetectedIf the Modem Is Not Detected If the Modem Dials, But Does Not ConnectIf the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It If the Modem Connects, But Transferred Data Is BadPC Card Pcmcia Problems If a Network PC Card Stops Communicating Properly Performance ProblemsIf a PC Card Modem Is Not Working If the Notebook Pauses or Runs SluggishlyIf the Notebook Stops Responding Power and Battery Pack ProblemsIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time If the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not CorrectIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected If a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not Print Printing ProblemsIf the Left Edge of Printed Output Is Missing If an Infrared Printer Does Not PrintIf a Serial Mouse Does Not Work Serial, Parallel and USB ProblemsIf a Serial Modem Does Not Work Properly If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not WorkingIf the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette DriveIf You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication Wireless ProblemsIf You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow To Run the Bios Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookMain Menu System Devices Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu To Change Video Memory Settings Using Bios Setup Utility Safeguarding Your Data Operating System OS CD Repair OS CD Reinstall Restoring Software Applications Reinstalling DriversModem Reference Conexant Modem Reference InformationConexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only Command Conexant +DS44 = a,b Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users Only +PMHF Qcpc +MCR ECC Commands +ESR=0 FAX Class Voice Commands Voice Commands Registers Conexant Selected Result Codes Conexant Power Cords Safety InformationBattery Safety LED Safety Laser SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Mercury SafetyRegulatory Information Wireless NoticeConnections to Peripheral Devices Reference Information Reference Information Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CanadaEuropean Union 0682Reference Information Reference Information Japan Korea 4DSConexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071 New ZealandPTC200 7.5.2 3 4 Ringer Sensitivity International Russia BrazilEMC Radio Index 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