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Optical Drive Software, Using CDs and DVDs

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3 Optical Drive Software Using CDs and DVDs This chapter provides guidelines for playing CDs and DVDs using preinstalled optical drive software, including Windows Media Player and WinDVD. This software supports optical drives in an optional external MultiBay or optional Advanced Port Replicator with built-in MultiBay. ✎ To create and copy CDs or DVDs, you will need additional software, such as Easy CD Creator 5 Basic, preinstalled on select models. For more information, refer to the software documentation included with the CD-ROM. Software Guide 3-1

Section	Page
Contents	3
Power	7
Selecting a Power Source	7
Understanding Standby and Hibernation	8
Standby	8
Hibernation	8
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	10
When You Leave Your Work	10
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	10
When Using Infrared or Drive Media	11
Using the Default Power Settings	11
Turning the Notebook On or Off	12
Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation	13
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	14
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	15
Setting Power Management Options	15
Accessing the Power Options Window	15
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	16
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	16
Using a Security Password	17
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)	17
Windows 2000 Processor Controls	17
Installing Intel SpeedStep	18
Choosing a Performance Mode	19
Setting SpeedStep Preferences	19
Using the SpeedStep Window	20
Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup	20
Windows XP Processor Controls	21
Accessing XP Processor Controls	21
Security	23
Security Features Quick Reference	23
Setting Preferences in Computer Setup	24
Using Passwords	24
Remembering Passwords	24
Using HP and Windows Passwords	25
Understanding Power-On Passwords	26
Setting Power-On Passwords	26
Entering Power-On Passwords	27
Understanding HP Administrator Passwords	27
Setting HP Administrator Passwords	28
Entering HP Administrator Passwords	28
Understanding DriveLock	29
Setting DriveLock Passwords	30
Entering DriveLock Passwords	31
Changing DriveLock Settings	32
Removing DriveLock Protection	33
Disabling a Device	34
Protecting System Information	35
Using Information Management	35
Setting System Information Options	35
Optical Drive Software	36
Using CDs and DVDs	36
Avoiding Hibernation and Standby	37
Copyright Warning	37
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player	38
Playing a CD	38
Accessing Windows Media Player Help	38
Playing Video CDs and DVDs with WinDVD	39
Installing WinDVD	39
Understanding DVDs	39
Using DVD Region Settings	40
Changing Region Settings	41
Intelligent Manageability	42
Understanding Intelligent Manageability	42
Installing Management Agent	43
MultiBoot	44
Understanding the Default Boot Sequence	45
Enabling Devices in Computer Setup	46
Understanding MultiBoot Results	47
Setting MultiBoot Preferences	48
Setting a New Default Boot Sequence	48
Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt	49
Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences	50
Presentation Mode	51
Opening Quick Launch Button Software	52
Changing Presentation Mode Settings	53
Using Presentation Mode	54
Computer Setup	55
Using Computer Setup	55
Accessing Computer Setup	55
Restoring Computer Setup Defaults	56
Selecting from the File Menu	57
Selecting from the Security Menu	58
Selecting from the Tools Menu	58
Selecting from the Advanced Menu	59
Software Updates and Restorations	61
Preparing to Update Software	61
Obtaining the Support Software CD	62
Accessing Notebook Information	62
Downloading Software from the Internet	63
Downloading System ROM	64
Downloading Other Software	65
System Recovery	66
Safeguarding Your Data	66
Operating System (OS) CD Repair	67
OS CD Reinstall	68
Reinstalling Drivers	69