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HP 2822TC, 2899AP manual Obtaining Configuration Information, Obtaining Diagnostic Test Information

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Obtaining Configuration Information

Setup and Diagnostic Utilities

Obtaining Configuration Information

1.To run the Compaq Diagnostics scan and open the Compaq Diagnostics window:

❏In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then select Compaq Diagnostics.

❏In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Compaq Diagnostics.

2.Select Categories, then select a category from the drop-down list. The information is displayed.

❏To save the information, select File > Save As.

❏To print the information, select File > Print.

3.To close Compaq Diagnostics, select File > Exit.

Obtaining Diagnostic Test Information

1.To run the Compaq Diagnostics scan and open the Compaq Diagnostics window:

❏In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then select Compaq Diagnostics.

❏In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Compaq Diagnostics.

2.Select the Test tab.

3.In the scroll box, select the category or device you want to test.

4.Select a test type:

❏Quick Test runs a quick, general test on each device in a selected category.

❏Complete Test performs maximum testing on each device in a selected category.

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Contents

April Software GuideCompaq Notebook Series 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 PasswordsSoftware Guide 5 MultiBoot Advanced Users Only4 Intelligent Manageability Index 6 Software Updates and Restorations7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities 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 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 CreatorChoosing Recording Media Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator 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 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 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 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 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 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