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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site (English only) is packaged in compressed files. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. The Readme.txt files included with ROM updates are in English only. The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing ■ A ROM update. ■ A software update other than a ROM update; for example, an application update. ✎ The computer BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among the hardware devices, including the time and date. 8-4 Hardware and Software Guide

Section	Page
Hardware and Software Guide	1
Contents	3
Hardware	9
Top Components	9
Keys	9
TouchPad	11
Power Controls	12
Lights	13
Wireless and Volume Buttons	14
Antennae	15
Front Components	16
Lights	16
Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button	17
Rear Components	18
Left-Side Components	19
Ports and Jacks	19
ExpressCard Slot and Button	20
Vent and Security Cable Slot	21
Right-Side Components	22
Bottom Components	24
Mini Card and Memory Compartments	24
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents	25
Additional Components	27
Hardware	27
Optical Discs	28
Labels	29
Keyboard and Touchpad	30
TouchPad	30
Identifying TouchPad Components	30
Using the TouchPad	31
Setting TouchPad Preferences	32
Hotkeys	34
Identifying Hotkeys	34
Hotkey Quick Reference	35
Using Hotkey Procedures	36
Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard	36
Using Hotkey Commands	36
Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)	36
Open the Print Options Window (fn+f2)	37
Open the Default Internet Browser (fn+f3)	37
Switch the Image Among Displays (fn+f4)	37
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	39
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	40
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)	41
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)	41
Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)	41
Display System Information (fn+esc)	42
Keypads	43
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad	43
Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off	44
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys	45
Using an External Numeric Keypad	46
Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work	46
Power	47
Power Sources	47
Selecting a Power Source	47
Connecting the AC Adapter	49
Switching Between Battery and External Power	50
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	50
Power Control and Light Locations	51
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews	52
Standby	52
Hibernation	53
Leaving Your Work	54
Interference with Drive Media and Bluetooth Communication (Select Models Only)	55
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	56
Turning the Computer On or Off	56
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	57
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	58
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	60
Power Preferences	61
Using Power Schemes	61
Setting a Security Prompt	61
Setting Other Power Preferences	62
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)	63
Battery Pack	65
Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack	65
Inserting a Battery Pack	65
Removing a Battery Pack	66
Charging a Battery Pack	67
Monitoring the Battery Pack Charge	69
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	69
Displaying Charge Reports	69
Interpreting Charge Indicators	70
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	70
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	71
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	71
Calibrating a Battery Pack	72
When to Calibrate	72
How to Calibrate	73
Conserving Battery Pack Power	76
Conserving Power as You Work	76
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	77
Storing a Battery Pack	77
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	78
Multimedia	79
Internal Speakers	79
Volume Controls	80
External Audio Devices	82
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack	82
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack	83
External Video Devices	84
Connecting an S-Video Device	84
Connecting the Audio	84
Connecting the Video	85
Displaying a Video Image	86
CD and DVD Procedures	87
Inserting an Optical Disc	87
Removing an Optical Disc (With Power)	88
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)	89
Using Media Activity Hotkeys	90
Setting AutoPlay Preferences	91
Protecting Playback	92
Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process	93
Multimedia Software	94
Identifying Your Software	94
Observing the Copyright Warning	94
Installing Software	95
Understanding DVD Region Settings	95
Changing DVD Region Settings	96
Wireless (Select Models Only)	97
Wireless Features	97
Wireless Controls	98
802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	99
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	101
Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home	102
Connecting to a Public WLAN	102
Using Wireless Security Features	103
Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device	104
To Learn More	104
Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	105
Security	107
Security Features	107
QuickLock	109
Types of Passwords	110
Passwords Set in Windows	110
Passwords Set in the Setup Utility	111
Coordinating Passwords	112
Guidelines for Setting Passwords	113
Administrator Password	114
Managing an Administrator Password	114
Entering an Administrator Password	115
Power-On Password	115
Managing a Power-On Password	116
Entering a Power-On Password	116
Antivirus Software	117
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	118
Firewall Software	119
Optional Security Cable	120
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements	121
Device Connections	121
Connecting a Powered Device	121
Connecting a USB Device	122
Stopping a USB device	124
Required USB Software	124
Connecting a 1394 Device	124
Stopping a 1394 Device	126
Connecting a Communication Device	126
Digital Cards	127
Using the Memory Reader Light	128
Inserting an Optional Digital Card	129
Removing a Digital Card	130
ExpressCards	132
What Is an ExpressCard?	132
Selecting an ExpressCard	133
Configuring an ExpressCard	133
Inserting an ExpressCard	134
Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard	135
Drives	137
Adding a Drive to the System	137
Using the IDE Drive Light	137
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive	139
Memory	143
Increasing Memory	143
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	144
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software	149
Software Updates	149
HP Software Update	150
Preparing for a Software Update	150
Accessing Product Information	150
Accessing ROM Information	151
Downloading and Installing an Update	152
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	153
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM Software Update	155
Software Recovery	157
Using System Restore	157
Setting a Restore Point	158
Restoring to a Restore Point	158
Setup Utility	159
Opening the Setup Utility	159
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility	160
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	161
Displaying System Information	161
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility	162
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features	163
Closing the Setup Utility	164
Setup Utility Menus	165
Main Menu	165
Security Menu	165
System Configuration Menu	166
Diagnostics Menu	166
Specifications	167
Operating Environment	167
Rated Input Power	168
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals	169