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Software Updates and Restorations ■ Use administration tools to manage areas such as passwords, file backups, system restore, and user accounts. ■ Learn how to print, fax, run performance and maintenance tools, and install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an Compaq support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use tools and resources to manage and support your Windows operating system. ■ Find compatible hardware and software. 4-24 Software Guide

Section	Page
Contents	3
Power	7
Selecting a Power Source	7
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown	8
Standby	8
Hibernation	8
Shutdown	9
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	10
When Resuming After a Short Interval	10
When Resuming After a Week or More	10
When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain	10
When Using Infrared or Drive Media	11
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	11
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators	12
Using the Default Power Settings	13
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off	13
Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation	14
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	15
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	15
Setting Power Preferences	16
Accessing Power Options Window	16
Displaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar	16
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	17
Using a Security Password	17
Processor Performance Controls	18
Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls	18
Security	20
Security Features Quick Reference	21
About Passwords	22
Forgotten Passwords	22
About QuickLock (Fn+F6)	22
About Power-On Passwords	23
Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords	23
Setting a Power-On Password	23
Changing a Power-On Password	24
Deleting a Power-On Password	25
Entering Power-On Passwords	25
About Administrator Passwords	26
Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords	26
Setting an Administrator Password	26
Changing an Administrator Password	27
Deleting an Administrator Password	28
Entering Administrator Passwords	29
Using Other Device Security	29
Protecting System Information	30
Using System Information	30
Setting System Information Options	30
Protecting Your Notebook	31
Using Security Software Measures	32
Connecting an Optional Security Cable	33
Multimedia	34
Using CDs and DVDs	34
Protecting Playback	34
Observing the Copyright Warning	35
Using Hotkeys	35
Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player	37
Playing CDs	37
Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo WinDVD (Select Models)	37
General DVD Tips	37
Playing DVDs or Video CDs	38
Using DVD Region Settings	38
Changing Region Settings	39
Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator (Select Models)	39
Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator	40
Choosing Recording Media	40
Creating DVDs and Video CDs	41
Sonic RecordNow!	41
Software Updates and Restorations	42
Updating Software	42
Accessing Notebook Product Information	43
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	43
Downloading and Installing Software Updates	44
Downloading and Installing ROM Updates	45
Downloading ROM Update	46
Installing ROM Update	47
Downloading and Installing Other Software	48
Recovery Procedures	49
Before You Begin	50
Using the System Restore Utility	51
Setting a Restore Point	51
Restoring to a Restore Point	51
Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers	52
Repairing or Reinstalling Applications	53
Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive	53
Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD or an Application Recovery CD	54
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System	54
Repairing the Operating System	55
About Operating System Reinstallation	56
Backing Up Your Data	56
Reinstalling the Operating System	57
Reinstalling Other Software	59
Updating Reinstalled Software	59
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	60
Configuring Your Notebook	60
Opening the Setup Utility	60
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	61
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings	64
Exiting the Setup Utility	64
Using the Help and Support Center	64
Using Support Telephone Numbers	66
Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers	66
Preparing to Call Technical Support	67