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5 MultiBoot Bootable media and network interface cards (NICs) contain files needed by the notebook to start up and operate properly. The MultiBoot utility, disabled by default, enables you to identify these devices and control the sequence in which the system attempts to boot the devices to start up your notebook. Bootable devices include optical drive discs such as CDs or DVDs; bootable diskettes and SuperDisks; and network interface cards (NICs). ✎ Some devices, including USB devices and network interface cards (NICs), must be enabled in Computer Setup before they can be included in the boot sequence. For more information, refer in this chapter to the "Enabling Devices in Computer Setup" section. Understanding the Default Boot Sequence By default, when more than one bootable device is in the system, the notebook chooses the startup device by searching enabled devices and locations in a predetermined sequence. On every boot, the system looks for a bootable drive A device first. If it fails to find a bootable drive A device, it searches for bootable drive C devices. Drive A devices include CDs or DVDs, diskettes, and SuperDisks. Drive C devices include optical drive disks and hard drives. Software Guide 5-1

Section	Page
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	12
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses	12
Power	13
Selecting a Power Source	13
Understanding Standby and Hibernation	14
Standby	14
Hibernation	14
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	15
When You Leave Your Work	15
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	16
When Using Infrared or Drive Media	16
Using the Default Power Settings	17
Turning the Notebook On or Off	17
Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation	18
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	19
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	20
Setting Power Management Options	20
Accessing the Power Options Window	20
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	21
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	21
Using a Security Password	21
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)	22
Windows 2000 Processor Controls	22
Installing Intel SpeedStep	22
Choosing a Performance Mode	23
Setting SpeedStep Preferences	23
Using the SpeedStep Window	24
Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup	24
Windows XP Processor Controls	25
Accessing XP Processor Controls	25
Security	27
Security Features Quick Reference	27
Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup	29
Using Passwords	29
Understanding HP and Windows Passwords	30
HP and Windows Password Guidelines	31
Understanding Power-On Passwords	32
Setting Power-On Passwords	32
Entering Power-On Passwords	33
Understanding HP Administrator Passwords	34
Setting HP Administrator Passwords	35
Entering HP Administrator Passwords	35
Understanding DriveLock	36
Setting DriveLock Passwords	37
Entering DriveLock Passwords	38
Changing DriveLock Passwords	38
Removing DriveLock Protection	40
Disabling a Device	41
Using HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager	41
Using System Information	42
Setting System Information Options	42
Using the Smart Card Reader	43
Safeguarding your Smart Card Reader	43
Optical Drive Software	44
Using CDs and DVDs	44
Protecting Playback	44
Protecting the CD and DVD Write Process	45
Observing the Copyright Warning	45
Using CD and DVD Software	46
Selecting Software	46
Installing Software	47
Enabling AutoPlay	48
Installing the Universal Disk Format Reader	48
Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player	49
Playing a CD	49
Accessing Windows Media Player Help	49
Playing Video CDs and DVDs with Intervideo WinDVD	50
Installing WinDVD	50
Playing Video CDs and DVDs	51
Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator	52
Easy CD & DVD Creator Features	53
Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator	54
Choosing Recording Media	54
Creating CDs	55
Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator	55
Erasing Recorded Media with Drag-to-Disc	55
Erasing Recorded Media with Creator Classic	56
Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator Settings	56
Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator	57
Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator	58
Choosing Recording Media	58
Creating DVDs	59
Changing DVD Region Settings	59
Changing Settings Using the Operating System	60
Changing Settings Using WinDVD	61
Changing Settings Using Other DVD Software	61
MultiBoot	62
Understanding the Default Boot Sequence	62
Enabling Devices in Computer Setup	64
Understanding MultiBoot Results	65
Setting MultiBoot Preferences	65
Setting a New Default Boot Sequence	66
Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt	66
Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences	67
Presentation Mode	68
Opening Quick Launch Button Software	69
Changing Presentation Mode Settings	70
Using Presentation Mode	70
Computer Setup	72
Using Computer Setup	72
Accessing Computer Setup	72
Restoring Computer Setup Defaults	73
Selecting from the File Menu	74
Selecting from the Security Menu	75
Selecting from the Tools Menu	75
Selecting from the Advanced Menu	76
Software Updates and Restorations	78
Preparing to Update Software	78
Obtaining the Support Software CD	79
Accessing Notebook Information	79
Downloading Software from the Internet	80
Downloading System ROM	81
Downloading Other Software	82
System Recovery	83
Safeguarding Your Data	83
Setting System Restore Points (Windows XP Only)	83
Repairing the Operating System	84
Reinstalling the Operating System	85
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software	86