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14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as they become available. As with any other software modification, it is strongly recommended that you set a restore point before beginning a software update. For instructions, refer to "Using System Restore," later in this chapter. You may find that the easiest way to update the software preloaded or preinstalled on your notebook is to use the software update links provided at Start > Help and Support. If you prefer to work from more detailed instructions, the supplementary information in the following sections may help you to ■ Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook category, product name, product number, and serial number. ■ Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the notebook. ■ Access, download, and install updates from the HP Web site. If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing any software update, particularly a ROM update. Hardware and Software Guide 14-1

Section	Page
Contents	3
Component ID	11
Top Components	11
Keyboard and Digital Media Slot Lights	11
Power/Standby, Drive and Battery Lights	12
TouchPad	13
Power Controls	14
Speakers and Quick Launch Buttons	15
Wireless Button and Light	16
Keys	17
Front Components	18
Rear Components	19
Right-Side Components	20
Ports	20
Jacks and Vent	21
Left-Side Components	22
External Card Features	22
Security Cable Slot, Ports and Bays	23
Bottom Components	24
Bays and Vents	24
Expansion Memory Module Compartment	25
Wireless Antennae	26
Additional Hardware Components	27
Power and Modem Hardware	27
Optical Discs	28
Labels	29
Power	30
Power Control and Light Locations	30
Power Sources	32
Selecting a Power Source	32
Using External or Battery Power	33
Standby and Hibernation	34
Standby	34
Hibernation	35
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	37
When You Leave Your Work	37
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	37
When Using Drive Media	38
Default Power Settings	38
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off	39
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	40
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	41
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	42
Power Options	42
Accessing the Power Options Window	42
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	43
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	44
Using a Security Password	45
Battery Packs	46
Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack	46
Inserting a Battery Pack	46
Removing a Battery Pack	47
Charging Battery Packs	48
Charging a New Battery Pack	49
Charging an In-Use Battery Pack	49
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	49
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	49
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen	50
Interpreting Charge Information Displays	50
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	50
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	51
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	52
Calibrating a Battery Pack	53
When to Calibrate	53
How to Calibrate	54
Conserving Battery Power	57
Conserving Power as You Work	57
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	58
Storing a Battery Pack	58
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	59
Keyboard	60
TouchPad	60
Using the TouchPad	60
Setting Mouse Properties	62
Hotkeys	63
Hotkey Quick Reference	63
Using Hotkey Procedures	64
Using Hotkey Commands	64
Opening the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)	64
Opening the Print Window (fn+f2)	65
Opening Internet Explorer (fn+f3)	65
Switching Displays (fn+f4)	66
Initiating Standby (fn+f5)	67
Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6)	67
Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f7)	69
Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f8)	69
Using the Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)	69
Displaying System Information (fn+esc)	70
Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards	70
Quick Launch Buttons	71
Identifying Quick Launch Buttons	71
Quick Launch Buttons Software	72
Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons Icon	72
Setting DVD and Music Button Preferences	73
Displaying Hotkey Information	74
Setting Windows Desktop Icon Display Preferences	75
Keypads	76
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad	77
Enabling and Disabling	78
Switching Key Functions	79
Using an External Numeric Keypad	79
Multimedia	80
Audio Features	80
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack	80
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack	81
Adjusting the Volume	82
Using the Volume Buttons	82
Using the Windows Volume Icon	83
Video Features	83
Using the S-Video-Jack	83
Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television	85
Connecting a Monitor or Projector	85
Connecting a Television	86
Changing the Video Display	87
Displaying and Switching the Video Image	87
Changing the Color Television Format	87
Multimedia Software	88
Finding Included Multimedia Applications	88
Selecting Multimedia Applications	88
Using Default Applications	89
Using Windows Media Player	89
Using Windows MovieMaker	89
Using Apple iTunes	90
Using Sonic RecordNow!	90
Using InterVideo WinDVD Player	90
Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator	90
InterVideo Home Theater	91
Installing Multimedia Applications	91
Installing Preloaded Applications	91
Installing Applications from a Disc	92
Using Multimedia Applications	93
Observing the Copyright Warning	93
Accessing Help for Multimedia Applications	93
Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process	94
Using Media Activity Hotkeys	95
Protecting Playback	96
Setting AutoPlay Preferences	96
Changing DVD Region Settings	97
Changing DVD Settings in the Operating System	98
Changing DVD Settings in a Multimedia Application	99
Drives	100
Drive Care	100
IDE Drive Light	101
Primary Hard Drive	101
Optical Drive	102
Inserting an Optical Disc	102
Removing an Optical Disc (With Power)	103
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)	104
Displaying Optical Disc Contents	105
Avoiding Standby or Hibernation	105
PC Cards and ExpressCards	106
What Is a PC Card?	106
Inserting a PC Card	107
Stopping or Removing a PC Card	109
What Is an ExpressCard?	110
Selecting an ExpressCard	110
Configuring an ExpressCard	111
Inserting an ExpressCard	111
Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard	113
Digital Memory Cards	114
What Is a Digital Memory Card?	114
Using the Digital Media Slot Light	115
Insertion	116
Removal	117
Memory Modules	118
What Is a Memory Module?	118
Primary Memory Module Slot	118
Expansion Memory Module Slot	118
Selecting a Memory Module	119
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	119
Hibernation File	124
Video Memory Settings	124
USB and 1394 Devices	126
What Is USB?	126
USB Device Connection	127
What Is 1394?	128
1394 Device Connection	128
Modem and Networking	129
Internal Modem	129
Modem Cable	129
Using the Modem Cable	131
Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter	132
Modem Country Selection	133
Viewing the Current Country Selection	133
Adding New Locations When Traveling	133
Solving Travel Connection Problems	135
Preinstalled Communication Software	137
Network	138
Network Cable	138
Using the Network Cable	139
Wireless (Select Models Only)	140
Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)	142
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	143
Using a WLAN Connection	144
Using Wireless Security Features	145
Installing Wireless Software (Optional)	145
Identifying an 802.11 wireless device	146
Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation	146
Troubleshooting Devices	147
Bluetooth (Select Models Only)	148
Device Power States	150
Turning On the Devices	152
Turning Off and Disabling the Devices	153
Security	154
Security Features	154
Security Preferences in the Setup Utility	156
QuickLock	156
Passwords	158
HP and Windows Passwords	158
HP and Windows Password Guidelines	160
Choosing Your Passwords	160
Coordinating Your Passwords	161
HP AdministratorPasswords	162
Setting HP Administrator Passwords	163
Entering HP Administrator Passwords	164
Power-On Passwords	164
Setting Power-On Passwords	164
Entering Power-On Passwords	165
DriveLock	166
Setting DriveLock Passwords	167
Entering DriveLock Passwords	168
Changing DriveLock Passwords	169
Removing DriveLock Protection	170
Device Security	171
Antivirus Software	172
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	173
Firewall Software	174
Optional Security Cable	175
Setup Utility	176
Open the Setup Utility	177
Setup Utility Language	178
Navigation and Item Selection	179
System Information	179
Default Settings	180
Advanced Features	181
Close the Setup Utility	182
Software Updates and Recovery	183
Software Updates	183
Accessing Notebook Product Information	184
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	184
Internet Software	186
Downloading System ROM	186
Downloading a ROM Update	187
Installing a ROM Update	188
Downloading Software	189
System Recovery	190
Before You Begin	191
Safeguarding Your Data	191
Using System Restore	192
Setting a Restore Point	192
Restoring to a Restore Point	192
Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers	193
Repairing or Reinstalling Applications	194
Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive	194
Reinstalling Applications from a Recovery Disc	195
Repairing the Operating System	196
Reinstalling the Operating System	197
Back Up Data	197
Reinstall the Operating System	199
Reinstall Drivers	200
Reinstall Additional Software	201
Update Reinstalled Software	201
Notebook Care	202
Temperature	202
Notebook	202
Keyboard	204
Display	205
TouchPad	205
External Mouse	205
Travel and Shipping	208
Travel	208
Shipping	209
Specifications	210
Operating Environment	210
Rated Input Power	211
Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals	212