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HP 2801SC, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2891AP, 2890AP Accessing Software Updates

Models: 2817TC 2806EA 2830AU 2836TC 2821EA 2800CA 2838TC 2866AP 2823AU 2868AP 2841AP 2845AP

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Software Updates and Restorations

Accessing Software Updates

Software updates are available for some notebook families on the Compaq Support Software CD and for all notebooks at the Compaq Web site. Instructions for updating software from the Compaq Web site are provided in “Updating Software from the Internet,” next in this section.

The Compaq Support Software CD provides the latest Compaq software and instructions for installing and using it. The CD includes such software as device drivers, ROM updates, and utilities.

To purchase the current Compaq Support Software CD or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the CD:

■Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

or

■Visit the Compaq Web site at:

http://www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks

This page lists the notebook families for which a Compaq Support Software CD is available.

The page can be displayed in English, French, German, Dutch, or Japanese. To obtain telephone numbers for ordering the CD in other languages, select the globe icon in the lower right corner of the page.

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HP 2801SC, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2891AP, 2890AP, 2889AP, 2886AP, 2860AP, 2859AP Accessing Software Updates

Contents

April Software GuideCompaq Notebook Series Document Part Number Software Guide First Edition April Reference Number N800/28001 CD and DVD Software ContentsSetting Preferences in Computer Setup Using Passwords 2 Power3 Security Security Features Quick ReferenceSoftware Guide 5 MultiBoot Advanced Users Only4 Intelligent Manageability Index 6 Software Updates and Restorations7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities 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 SettingsÄ CAUTION The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times Creating and Copying CDs and DVDs Using Optional or Windows SoftwareUnderstanding Easy CD Creator Features 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 PromptSelecting Easy CD Creator Settings Enabling Track-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationDisabling Disk-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 PowerHibernation Understanding Standby and HibernationStandby Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your WorkWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain While Using Infrared While Using Drive MediaPower Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying the Power Controls and Light Identifying the power/standby light, power button, and display switchPower Using the Default Power ProceduresTurning the Notebook On or Off ProcedureTask Initiating or Exiting StandbyProcedure PowerTask Initiating or Exiting HibernationProcedure PowerUsing a Standby Password Setting Power Procedure PreferencesAccessing Power Procedure Settings Using Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep ButtonEnabling Hibernation Using Emergency Shut Down ProceduresDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting Power Management PreferencesAccessing the Power Options Window Changing a Power Scheme Setting or Changing a Power SchemeSetting 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 ReferenceForgetting Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupUsing 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 Software Guide Connecting an Optional Cable LockConnecting an optional cable lock SecurityUnderstanding 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 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 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 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 To Do This Selecting from the File MenuSetup and Diagnostic Utilities SelectTo Do This Selecting from the Security MenuSetup and Diagnostic Utilities SelectSelect Selecting from the Tools MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesTo Do This Selecting from the Advanced Menu, continuedSetup and Diagnostic Utilities SelectDetecting 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 See also Compaq port Software CDordering Compaq Support Software CD fromdownloading KBC ROM to passwords, master and userIndex-4 Page Page Index-7 Page Index-9 Worldwide Telephone Num