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Computer Setup Selecting from the Security Menu . Select This Option To Do This Administrator password Enter, change, or delete an HP Administrator password. Power-on password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. DriveLock passwords Enable/disable DriveLock; change a DriveLock user or master password. ✎ DriveLock settings are accessible only when you enter Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting) the notebook. SmartCard passwords Enable/disable support for Smart Card passwords. Embedded Security ✎ This feature is only supported by certain Smart Card Readers. Refer in this guide to the "Security" chapter. ■ Enable/Disable the Embedded Security Chip. ■ Restore Embedded Security Chip to factory settings. ✎ Embedded Security settings are only accessible if the notebook is equipped with an Embedded Security Chip. Device security ■ Enable/disable devices in the system. ■ Enable NIC for inclusion in MultiBoot. System IDs Enter user-defined identification values. 8-4 Software Guide

Section	Page
Contents	3
Setup	8
Setting Up the Software	8
Installing Optional Software	9
Selecting Regional Settings	10
Selecting Screen Settings	10
Setting Up Wireless LAN and Bluetooth	11
Safeguarding the Notebook	11
Turning Off the Notebook	11
Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges	11
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses	12
Power	13
Selecting a Power Source	13
Understanding Standby and Hibernation	14
Standby	14
Hibernation	14
Initiating Standby, Hibernation, or Shutdown	16
When You Leave Your Work	16
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	16
When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media	17
Using the Default Power Settings	17
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off	18
Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation	19
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	21
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	22
Managing Power Options	22
Accessing the Power Options Window	23
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	23
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	23
Using a Security Password	24
Processor Performance Controls	24
Windows 2000 Processor Controls	25
Windows XP Processor Controls	28
Accessing XP Processor Controls	28
Security	30
Security Features Quick Reference	30
Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup	32
Using Passwords	32
Understanding HP and Windows Passwords	33
HP and Windows Password Guidelines	34
Understanding Power-On Passwords	35
Setting Power-On Passwords	36
Entering Power-On Passwords	37
Understanding HP Administrator Passwords	37
Setting HP Administrator Passwords	38
Entering HP Administrator Passwords	38
Understanding DriveLock	39
Setting DriveLock Passwords	40
Entering DriveLock Passwords	41
Changing DriveLock Passwords	41
Removing DriveLock Protection	42
Disabling a Device	43
Using HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager	44
Using System Information	44
Setting System Information Options	45
Using the Smart Card Reader	45
Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader	46
Optical Drive Software	47
Using CDs and DVDs	47
Protecting Playback	47
Observing the Copyright Warning	48
Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player	48
Playing a CD	48
Accessing Windows Media Player Help	49
Playing Video CDs and DVDs with Intervideo WinDVD	49
Installing WinDVD	49
Playing Video CDs and DVDs	50
Changing DVD Region Settings	51
Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6	52
Understanding Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Features	53
Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator 6	54
Choosing Recording Media	54
Responding to the UDF Prompt	54
Formatting Recording Media	55
Creating CDs	56
Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6	56
Erasing Recorded Media with Drag-to-Disc	56
Erasing Recorded Media with Creator Classic	57
Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Settings	57
Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator	59
Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator	59
Choosing Recording Media	60
Creating DVDs	60
Intelligent Manageability	61
Configuration and Deployment	62
Software Management and Updates	63
HP Client Manager Software	63
Altiris Solutions	64
Altiris PC Transplant Pro	65
System Software Manager	65
MultiBoot	66
Understanding the Default Boot Sequence	67
Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup	68
Understanding MultiBoot Results	69
Setting MultiBoot Preferences	70
Setting a New Default Boot Sequence	70
Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt	71
Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences	71
Presentation Mode	72
Opening Quick Launch Button Software	73
Changing Presentation Mode Settings	74
Using Presentation Mode	75
Computer Setup	76
Using Computer Setup	76
Accessing Computer Setup	77
Restoring Computer Setup Defaults	77
Selecting from the File Menu	78
Selecting from the Security Menu	79
Selecting from the Tools Menu	80
Selecting from the Advanced Menu	80
Software Updates and Restorations	82
Preparing to Update Software	82
Obtaining the Support Software CD	83
Accessing Notebook Information	83
Downloading Software from the Internet	84
Downloading System ROM	85
Downloading Other Software	86
System Recovery	86
Safeguarding Your Data	87
Setting System Restore Points (Windows XP Only)	87
Repairing the Operating System	88
Reinstalling the Operating System	88
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software	90