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Downloading and Installing a ROM Update, Downloading a ROM Update - compaq battery

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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked in an optional docking device or running on battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the AC outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Downloading a ROM Update 1. Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook. 2. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download. 4. At the download area: a. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any ROM update that is later than the ROM currently installed on your notebook. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Record the path to the default or custom location on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded.) c. Follow the online instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5

Section	Page
Contents	3
Component ID	9
Top Components	9
Keys	9
TouchPad	11
Power Controls	12
Lights	13
Wireless and Volume Buttons	14
Antennae	15
Front Components	16
Lights	16
Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button	17
Rear Components	18
Left-Side Components	19
Ports and Jacks	19
PC Card Slot and Button	20
Vent and Security Cable Slot	21
Right-Side Components	22
Bottom Components	24
Mini PCI and Memory Compartments	24
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents	25
Additional Components	26
Hardware	26
Optical Discs	27
Labels	27
Keyboard and Touchpad	29
TouchPad	29
Identifying TouchPad Components	29
Using the TouchPad	30
Setting TouchPad Preferences	31
Hotkeys	33
Identifying Hotkeys	33
Hotkey Quick Reference	34
Using Hotkey Procedures	35
Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard	35
Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard	35
Using Hotkey Commands	35
Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1)	35
Open Print Window (fn+f2)	36
Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3)	36
Switch Image (fn+f4)	37
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	38
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	39
Decrease Brightness (fn+f7)	39
Increase Brightness (fn+f8)	39
Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)	40
Display System Information (fn+esc)	41
Keypads	42
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad	42
Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off	43
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys	44
Using an External Numeric Keypad	44
Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work	45
Power	46
Power Sources	46
Selecting a Power Source	46
Switching Between Battery and External Power	47
Power Control and Light Locations	48
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews	49
Standby	49
Hibernation	50
Leaving Your Work	51
Interference with Drive Media	51
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	52
Turning the Notebook On or Off	52
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	53
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	54
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	55
Power Preferences	56
Using Power Schemes	56
Setting a Standby Password	56
Setting Other Power Preferences	56
Battery Pack	58
Charging a Battery Pack	58
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	60
Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports	60
Displaying Charge Reports	61
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	62
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	62
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	63
Calibrating a Battery Pack	64
When to Calibrate	64
How to Calibrate	65
Conserving Battery Pack Power	68
Conserving Power as You Work	68
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	69
Replacing a Battery Pack	69
Removing a Battery Pack	70
Inserting a Battery Pack	71
Storing a Battery Pack	72
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	73
Multimedia	74
Internal Speakers	74
Volume Controls	75
External Audio Devices	76
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack	76
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack	77
External Video Devices	78
Connecting an S-Video Device	78
Connecting the Audio	78
Connecting the Video	79
Displaying a Video Image	79
CD and DVD Procedures	80
Using Media Activity Hotkeys	80
Protecting Playback	81
Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process	81
Multimedia Software	82
Observing the Copyright Warning	83
Installing Software	84
Enabling AutoPlay	85
Changing DVD Region Settings	85
Using the Operating System	86
Using WinDVD	87
Using Other DVD Software	87
Wireless (Select Models Only)	88
Wireless Features	88
Wireless Controls	89
802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	90
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	92
Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home	93
Connecting to a Public WLAN	94
Using Wireless Security Features	94
Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device	95
Troubleshooting Devices	95
Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	96
Wireless Device Power States	98
Turning On the Devices	100
Turning Off and Disabling the Devices	101
Security	102
Security Features	102
QuickLock	104
Setup Utility and Windows Passwords	105
Coordinating Passwords	107
Choosing a Password	107
Setup Utility Administrator Password	108
Setting an Administrator Password	109
Entering an Administrator Password	109
Setup Utility Power-On Password	110
Setting a Power-On Password	111
Entering a Power-On Password	111
Setup Utility Device Security	112
Antivirus Software	113
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	114
Firewall Software	115
Optional Security Cable	116
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements	117
Device Connections	117
Connecting a Powered Device	117
Connecting a USB Device	118
Connecting a 1394 Device	119
Connecting a Communication Device	120
Digital Memory Cards	121
Using the Memory Reader Light	122
Inserting a Digital Memory Card	123
Removing a Digital Memory Card	124
PC Cards	125
Inserting a PC Card	126
Stopping or Removing a PC Card	127
Drives	129
Adding a Drive to the System	129
Using the IDE Drive Light	129
Caring for Drives	130
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive	131
Memory	135
Increasing Memory	135
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	136
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software	141
Software Updates	141
Preparing for a Software Update	142
Accessing Notebook Product Information	142
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	143
Downloading and Installing an Update	144
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	145
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	147
Software Recovery	149
Using System Restore	149
Setting a Restore Point	150
Restoring to a Restore Point	150
Setup Utility	151
Opening the Setup Utility	151
Changing the Language of Computer Setup	152
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	153
Displaying System Information	154
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility	155
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features	156
Closing the Setup Utility	157
Specifications	158
Operating Environment	158
Rated Input Power	159
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals	160