Manuals / HP / Computer Equipment / Laptop

HP 2889AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP Setting Autorun Preferences, Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CD

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

1 99

Download 99 pages 20.96 Kb

Page 8

Setting Autorun Preferences

CD and DVD Software

A drive medium is any storage device that can be inserted into a drive; for example, a diskette, disk, CD, or DVD.

Autorun is enabled at the factory, but can be disabled.

Setting Autorun Preferences

Autorun is enabled or disabled through the operating system:

■In Windows 2000 Professional:

1.Double-click the My Computer icon on the Desktop.

2.Select the Tools menu > Folder Options > File Types tab.

3.Scroll through the list of items in the Registered File Types list, then select a file type; for example, Audio CD.

4.Select the Advanced button.

◆If Play is displayed in boldface type, (Play), autorun is enabled on the drive. If Play is displayed in plain type, (Play), autorun is disabled.

◆To change the autorun setting, select Play (or Play), then select the Set Default button.

5.Select the OK button.

■In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, double-click the My Computer icon on the Desktop, right-click a drive, select Properties > AutoPlay tab, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CD

To prevent an audio CD from opening when autorun is enabled, press the shift key as you insert the CD.

1–2	Software Guide

Image 8

HP 2889AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2891AP Setting Autorun Preferences, Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CD

Contents

April Software GuideCompaq Notebook Series 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 PasswordsSoftware Guide 5 MultiBoot Advanced Users Only4 Intelligent Manageability Index 6 Software Updates and Restorations7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities 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 Creating and Copying CDs and DVDs Using Optional or Windows SoftwareUnderstanding Easy CD Creator Features 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 Track-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationDisabling Disk-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 SourceHibernation Understanding Standby and HibernationStandby Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your WorkWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain 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 HibernationDisplaying 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 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 SecurityForgetting Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupUsing 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