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HP 2800US Updating Software from the Internet, Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update

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Updating Software from the Internet

Software Updates and Restorations

Updating Software from the Internet

Most software at the Compaq Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq™. Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a ROMPaq™. Other ROM updates may be provided as a “CPQFlash” SoftPaq.

Most download packages contain a file named “Readme.txt.” A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptions, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with RomPaqs are English only.

The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing:

■A system ROM update.

■A KBC ROM update.

■A SoftPaq containing an update other than a KBC ROM update.

Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update

ÄCAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful installation, download and install the system ROM only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not download or install a system ROM while the notebook is running on battery power, docked in an optional port replicator, or connected to an optional power source.) During the download and installation:

■Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.

■Do not shut down the notebook.

■Do not remove or insert a drive.

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Contents

Software Guide Compaq Notebook SeriesApril Software Guide First Edition April Reference Number N800/2800 Document Part NumberContents 1 CD and DVD Software2 Power 3 SecuritySecurity Features Quick Reference Setting Preferences in Computer Setup Using Passwords5 MultiBoot Advanced Users Only 4 Intelligent ManageabilitySoftware Guide 6 Software Updates and Restorations 7 Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesIndex 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 DVDÄ CAUTION The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times Using Optional or Windows Software Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesCreating 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 Enabling Auto Insert Notification Disabling Disk-at-OnceEnabling 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 SourceUnderstanding Standby and Hibernation StandbyHibernation When You Leave Your Work When the Power Supply Is UncertainChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown While Using Drive Media While Using InfraredStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying the Power Controls and LightIdentifying the power/standby light, power button, and display switch PowerUsing the Default Power Procedures Turning the Notebook On or OffProcedure PowerInitiating or Exiting Standby ProcedurePower TaskInitiating or Exiting Hibernation ProcedurePower TaskSetting Power Procedure Preferences Accessing Power Procedure SettingsUsing Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Using a Standby PasswordUsing Emergency Shut Down Procedures Enabling HibernationSetting Power Management Preferences Accessing the Power Options WindowDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Setting 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 SecuritySetting Preferences in Computer Setup Using PasswordsForgetting 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 Connecting an optional cable lockSecurity Software GuideIntelligent 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 MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyUsing 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 and 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 InternetTo download and install a system ROM 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 Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelect To Do ThisSelecting from the Security Menu Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelect To Do ThisSelecting from the Tools Menu Selecting from the Advanced MenuSetup and Diagnostic Utilities SelectSelecting from the Advanced Menu, continued Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelect To Do ThisUsing Compaq Diagnostics Detecting Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Compaq Configuration Record Scan Using the Diagnostics ScanObtaining Configuration Information Obtaining Diagnostic Test InformationCustom Test performs maximum testing on a selected device Index port Software CD ordering Compaq SupportSoftware CD from See also Compaqpasswords, master and user downloading KBC ROM toIndex-4 Page Page Index-7 Page Worldwide Telephone Num Index-9