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Software Guide

Compaq Notebook Series

Document Part Number: 266491-001

April 2002

This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software to play, create, and copy to and from CDs and DVDs. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided. In addition, this guide explains how to use the MultiBoot, Intelligent Manageability, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities to set preferences and to help detect, solve, and prevent problems.

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Contents

Compaq Notebook Series Software GuideApril Document Part Number Software Guide First Edition April Reference Number N800/28001 CD and DVD Software Contents3 Security 2 PowerSecurity Features Quick Reference Setting Preferences in Computer Setup Using Passwords4 Intelligent Manageability 5 MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlySoftware Guide 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities 6 Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Displaying Media Contents Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Software Avoiding Standby and HibernationCancelling 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 SettingsÄ CAUTION The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times 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 CreatorChoosing Recording Media Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording MediaSelecting Easy CD Creator Settings Disabling Disk-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationEnabling Track-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Using CD Copier Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingPlaying CDs and DVDs Creating Media For Use in Other SystemsResponding 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 ProceduresIdentifying the power/standby light, power button, and display switch PowerTurning the Notebook On or Off Using the Default Power ProceduresProcedure PowerProcedure Initiating or Exiting StandbyPower TaskProcedure Initiating or Exiting HibernationPower TaskAccessing Power Procedure Settings Setting Power Procedure PreferencesUsing Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Using a Standby PasswordEnabling 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 Connecting an Optional Cable LockSecurity Software GuideUnderstanding Intelligent Manageability Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Installing Intelligent ManageabilityUsing Fault Management Alerts Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyMultiBoot Advanced Users Only Enabling Media and Devices for MultiBootUsing 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 and RestorationsAccessing Notebook Model Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing ROM Version Information Displaying ROM Information in Compaq DiagnosticsDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Updating Software from the Internet Downloading and Installing a System ROM UpdateTo download and install a system ROM 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 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the File MenuSelect To Do ThisSetup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the Security MenuSelect To Do ThisSelecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Tools MenuSetup and Diagnostic Utilities SelectSetup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the Advanced Menu, continuedSelect To Do ThisDetecting Compaq Diagnostics Using Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Diagnostics Scan Using the Compaq Configuration Record ScanObtaining Diagnostic Test Information Obtaining Configuration InformationCustom Test performs maximum testing on a selected device Index ordering Compaq Support port Software CDSoftware CD from See also Compaqdownloading KBC ROM to passwords, master and userIndex-4 Page Page Index-7 Page Index-9 Worldwide Telephone Num