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Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update

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Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the tablet PC or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a system ROM only while the tablet PC is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter or an optional docking station. (Do not download or install a system ROM during an electrical storm or while the tablet PC is running on battery power or connected to an optional Auto/Air Cable or Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not interrupt the power to the tablet PC by unplugging or undocking the tablet PC. ■ Do not shut down the tablet PC. To download and install a system ROM: 1. To access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your tablet PC, select Start > Compaq Information Center > Software & Drivers, then select the link. Or, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support. 2. Follow the instructions at the site to identify your tablet PC and to access the latest RomPaq. ❏ For tablet PC identification information, see "Accessing Tablet PC Model Information," earlier in this chapter. ❏ For version and date information about the ROM currently installed in the tablet PC, see "Accessing ROM Version Information," earlier in this chapter. 3. Write down the number or name of the RomPaq you plan to download, so that you can identify it later when it has been downloaded to your hard drive. 4. Follow the instructions in the download area to download the RomPaq. 5. When the download is complete, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer > My Computer > your hard drive (usually, Local Disk C). Software Guide 3-5

Section	Page
Power	7
Selecting a Power Source	7
Understanding Standby and Hibernation	9
Standby	9
Hibernation	9
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	10
When You Leave Your Work	10
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	10
While Using Drive Media	11
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	11
Identifying the Power/Standby Light and Power Switch	11
Using the Default Power Procedures	12
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	13
Using the Power Meter Icon	14
Setting Power Preferences	15
Changing the Power Switch Function	15
Setting a Standby Password	15
Selecting, Creating or Changing a Power Scheme	16
Selecting a Preset Power Scheme	16
Creating or Changing a Power Scheme	16
Finding More Battery Power Information	17
Q Menu and Desktop Profile Manager Utility	18
Q Menu	18
Identifying Q Menu Controls	18
Displaying and Closing the Q Menu	19
Selecting an Item from the Q Menu	19
Obtaining Information About System-Defined Items	20
Setting Q Menu Preferences	20
Accessing the Items to Display on Q Menu List	20
Removing a Q Menu Item	21
Adding a Q Menu Item	21
Changing a User-Defined Item	23
Repositioning a Q Menu Item	24
Removing an Item from the Items to Display on Q Menu List	24
Using a System-Defined Item	25
Wireless On/Off (Default)	25
Brightness (Default)	26
Volume (Default)	26
Mute On/Off (Default)	26
Capture Screen	26
Capture Window	27
Internal Only (Default)	27
External Only	27
Internal and External (Default)	28
Extended Desktop	28
Presentation Mode On/Off (Default)	28
Portrait-Primary (Default)	29
Landscape-Primary (Default)	29
Portrait-Secondary	29
Landscape-Secondary	30
Standby	30
Hibernate	31
Shut Down	31
Power Controls	31
Tablet PC Settings (Default)	31
Q Menu Settings (Default)	31
Desktop Profile Manager Utility	32
Identifying Profiles and Modes	32
Undocked Mode	33
Viewing Mode	33
Writing Mode	34
Presentation Mode	34
Using the Default Profiles	35
Undocked Profile	35
Docked in Viewing Mode Profile	35
Docked in Writing Mode Profile	36
Presentation Mode Profile	36
Setting Profile Preferences	37
Enabling or Disabling a Profile	37
Creating or Changing a Custom Profile	37
Selecting a Profile	38
Setting Hotkey Preferences	38
Software Updates and Restorations	39
Updating Software	39
Preparing for a Software Update	40
Accessing Tablet PC Model Information	40
Accessing ROM Version Information	40
Displaying ROM Information in Compaq Diagnostics	40
Displaying ROM Information in the Setup Utility	41
Updating Software from a CD	42
Updating Software from the Internet	42
Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update	43
Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update	44
Downloading a KBC ROM Update	44
Installing a KBC ROM Update	45
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	46
Restoring Software	47
Setting Up Your Hardware	47
Using the QuickRestore CDs	47
Installing an Alternative Operating System	49
Passwords	50
Passwords Quick Reference	50
Managing Passwords	51
Setting Preferences in the Setup Utility	51
Forgetting Passwords	51
Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords	52
Determining Password Status	53
Using a Power-On Password	54
Setting a Power-On Password	54
Responding to a Power-On Password Prompt	55
Changing or Clearing a Power-On Password	55
Using a Supervisor Password	56
Setting a Supervisor Password	56
Responding to a Supervisor Password Prompt	57
Changing or Clearing a Supervisor Password	57
Using DriveLock	58
Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock	59
Accessing a Protected Hard Drive	60
Changing or Clearing a DriveLock Password	60
CD and DVD Software	62
Using CDs and DVDs	62
Finding Insertion and Removal Instructions	62
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation	62
Displaying Media Contents	63
Setting AutoPlay Preferences	63
Displaying Media Contents Without Using AutoPlay	63
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player	64
Playing an Audio CD	64
Playing a Video CD	64
Accessing Windows Media Player Help	65
Playing DVDs with WinDVD	66
Installing WinDVD	66
Accessing WinDVD Help	66
Starting a DVD	67
Using DVD Regional Settings	68
Boot Order	69
Understanding the Search Sequence	69
Identifying Boot Order Controls	70
Setting a Boot Order Preference	70
Starting Up from a NIC	71
Setup, Diagnostic and Support Utilities	73
Selecting the Setup Utility or Compaq Diagnostics	73
Using the Setup Utility	74
Identifying Setup Utility Controls	75
Restoring the Setup Utility Defaults	75
Setting a Setup Utility Access Preference	76
Displaying Information on the Main Menu	77
Selecting from the Security Menu	78
Selecting from the Advanced Menu	79
Selecting from the Exit Menu	80
Using Compaq Diagnostics	81
Detecting Compaq Diagnostics	81
Installing Compaq Diagnostics	82
Using the Compaq Configuration Record Scan	82
Using the Diagnostics Scan	82
Obtaining Configuration Information	83
Obtaining Diagnostic Test Information	83
Using Compaq Help and Support	85