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Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System, Using the Setup Utility

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Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Ä CAUTION: Replacing an operating system enhanced for your Compaq notebook with a retail version of an operating system will result in the loss of all enhancements. In some cases, the loss of these enhancements may result in an unresponsive system or the loss of complete USB support. The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a restoration disc is enhanced for your Compaq notebook. The enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives and PC Cards. Using the Setup Utility The Setup utility is a preinstalled, ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for startup, password, port, Setup utility appearance, and other preferences. Opening the Setup Utility To access most settings: 1. Start up or restart the notebook. 2. Before Windows opens and while the "Press to enter setup" prompt is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10. On select models only, you must start up (not restart) the notebook to access the settings for a hard drive password. 9-14 Hardware and Software Guide

Section	Page
Contents	3
Hardware	9
Top Components	10
TouchPad	10
Keys	11
Power Control	12
Lights	13
Buttons	14
Front Components	15
Rear Components	16
Connectors, Jacks and Ports	16
Vent	17
Left-Side Components	18
Connectors, Jacks and Components	18
Vent	19
Right-Side Components	20
Bottom Components	22
Bays and Memory Compartment	22
Vents	23
Additional Standard Components	24
Cables and Cord	25
Adapters and Battery Pack	26
Labels	27
Restoration and Documentation Discs	28
Keyboard	29
TouchPad	30
Identifying TouchPad Components	30
Using the TouchPad	31
Setting TouchPad Preferences	31
Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys	32
Identifying fn and Function Keys	32
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference	33
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures	34
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands	34
Display System Information (fn+esc)	34
Open Help and Support Center Window (fn+f1)	35
Open Print Options Window (fn+f2)	35
Open Web Browser(fn+f3)	35
Switch Display (fn+f4)	36
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	37
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	37
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)	38
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)	38
Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9)	38
Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10)	38
Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f11)	38
Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f12)	38
Keypad	39
Power	40
Selecting a Power Source	40
About Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown	41
Standby	41
Hibernation	42
Shutdown	43
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	44
When Leaving Your Work	44
When External Power Supply Is Uncertain	45
When Using Drive Media	45
Using Default Power Settings	46
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators	46
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off	47
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	48
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	49
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	50
Managing Power Options	51
Accessing the Power Options Window	51
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	52
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	53
Setting a Standby Password Prompt	53
Using Battery Power	54
Identifying the Power Lights	54
Switching Between Battery and External Power	55
Charging a Battery Pack	55
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	56
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	56
Displaying Charge Information	56
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	57
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	57
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	58
When External Power Is Available	58
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available	58
When No Power Source Is Available	58
When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation	58
Calibrating a Battery Pack	59
When to Calibrate	59
How to Calibrate	59
Storing a Battery Pack	62
Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures	63
Replacing a Battery Pack	64
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	66
Multimedia	67
Using the Speakers	67
Using the Volume Controls	67
Connecting an External Audio Device	69
Identifying the Audio Jacks	69
Using the Microphone Jack	70
Using the Headphone Jack	70
Connecting an S-Video Device	71
Connecting the Audio	71
Connecting the Video	72
Displaying a Video Image	72
Changing the Color Television Format	73
Using Multimedia Software	74
Selecting Multimedia Applications	75
InterVideo WinDVD Player	76
Reinstalling WinDVD Player	76
Playing a Video CD or DVD	77
Changing DVD Region Settings	78
Creating CDs	79
Preparing to Use the CD Creation Utility	79
Choosing Recording Media	80
Responding to the UDF Prompt	80
Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator	81
Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator	81
Choosing Recording Media	82
Creating DVDs	82
Security	83
Security Features	83
Security Preferences in the Setup Utility	85
QuickLock	85
Passwords	86
Compaq and Windows Passwords	87
Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines	88
Compaq Administrator Password	90
Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords	91
Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords	92
Power-On Passwords	92
Setting Power-On Passwords	92
Entering Power-On Passwords	93
DriveLock	94
Setting DriveLock Passwords	94
Entering DriveLock Passwords	95
Changing DriveLock Passwords	96
Removing DriveLock Protection	97
Device Security	98
Antivirus Software	99
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	100
Firewall Software	101
Optional Security Cable	102
Hardware Options and Upgrades	104
External Devices	104
Connecting a Monitor or Projector	105
Connecting a USB Device	105
Using a USB Device	106
Connecting a 1394 Device	107
Using a PC Card	108
Selecting a PC Card	108
Configuring a PC Card	108
Inserting a PC Card	109
Stopping and Removing a PC Card	111
Using an ExpressCard	112
Configuring an ExpressCard	113
Inserting an ExpressCard	114
Removing an ExpressCard	116
Using Digital Cards	117
Using the Memory Reader Light	118
Inserting Digital Cards	119
Removing Digital Cards	120
Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory Cards	121
Increasing Memory	121
Displaying Memory Information	122
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	123
Drives	128
About Drives	128
Caring for Drives	130
Hard Drive	131
Identifying the IDE Light	131
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive	132
Optical Drive	136
Inserting an Optical Disc	136
Removing an Optical Disc (With Power)	137
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)	138
Playing an Optical Disc	139
Displaying Optical Disc Contents	139
Protecting Playback	140
Observing the Copyright Warning	141
Boot Order	141
HP USB Digital Drive (Select Models Only)	142
Installing an Optional SD Memory Card	143
Inserting an Optional Digital Drive into the Digital Drive Bay	144
Removing an Optional Digital Drive from the Digital Drive Bay	145
Connecting a Digital Drive to a USB Port	146
Communications	148
Modem	148
Connecting the Modem	149
Network	150
Connecting a Network Cable	150
Turning a Network Connection Off and On	151
Accessing the Network at Startup	151
Wireless Function (Select Models Only)	152
Wireless Local Area Network	154
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	155
Using a WLAN Connection	156
Using Wireless Security Features	157
Installing Wireless Software (Optional)	158
Bluetooth (Select Models Only)	160
Device Power States	162
Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities	163
Software Updates	163
Preparing for Software Updates	164
Accessing Notebook Product Information	164
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	165
Downloading and Installing an Update	166
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	166
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	169
System Restore	171
Setting a System Restore Point	171
Restoring to a System Restore Point	171
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System	172
Repairing the Operating System	173
Reinstalling the Operating System	174
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software	175
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	176
Using the Setup Utility	176
Opening the Setup Utility	176
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	177
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings	177
Exiting the Setup Utility	177
Specifications	178
Notebook Dimensions	178
Operating Environment	179
Rated Input Power	180
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals	180
Finding More Environmental Information	182