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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Compaq 285558-001. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Compaq 285558-001 или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

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Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции Compaq 285558-001 должна находится:
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Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Compaq 285558-001 это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Compaq 285558-001 и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Compaq, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Compaq 285558-001, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

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После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Compaq 285558-001. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

Содержание руководства

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    b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Computers Document P ar t Number : 285558-001 June 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical dri ve softwa re to play , create, and copy to and from CDs and D VDs. Information about po wer and security settings and updating software is also provided. In addition, this guide e xplains how to use the Mul[...]

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    © 2002 Compaq Information T echnologies Group, L.P . Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, RomP aq, and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information T echnologies Group, L.P . in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel, Pentium, and SpeedStep are tr[...]

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    Software Guide iii Contents 1 CD and DVD Software Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Avoiding Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Displaying Media Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Playin[...]

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    iv Software Guide Contents 2 Power Selecting a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Understanding Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–[...]

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    Contents Software Guide v Using DriveLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9 Changing a DriveLock Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10 Removing DriveLock Protection . . . . . . .[...]

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    vi Software Guide Contents Updating Software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5 Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update 6–5 Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update . . 6–7 Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq . . 6–9 Restoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10 Ins[...]

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    Software Guide 1–1 1 CD and D VD Software Using CDs and D VDs Most of this section provides instructions for using optical dri ve software. Before using any optical dri ve software, Compaq recommends that you read the follo wing general information about using CDs and D VDs. A v oiding Standby and Hibernation Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent possible vi[...]

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    1–2 Software Guide CD and D VD Software A dri ve medium is any storage de vice that can be inserted into a dri ve; for example, a disk ette, disk, CD, or D VD. Autorun is enabled at the factory , but can be disabled. Setting A utorun Preferences Autorun is enabled or disabled through the operating system: ■ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, 1. Dou[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–3 Displaying the Contents of a Medium If autorun is disabled and the contents of a medium are not displayed when you insert it, you can display the contents manually: 1. Select Start > Run, then type: e xplorer x: (where X = the dri ve designation of the dri ve containing the medium). 2. Press enter . ✎ [...]

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    1–4 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Pla ying CDs with Windows Media Pla yer Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a CD into the dri ve. For insertion instructions, see the Har dwar e Guide, “Dri ves” chapter , on this CD. Pla ying an A udio CD T o play an audio CD: 1. Read the “Using CDs and D VDs” section of this chapter [...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–5 Pla ying a Video CD 1. Read the “Using CDs and D VDs” section of this chapter . 2. Insert the video CD into the dri ve, then close the tray . W ait se veral seconds. Then: ❏ If autorun is enabled, W indows Media Player opens and the CD starts playing. Proceed to step 9. ❏ If the CD does not play , a[...]

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    1–6 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Using Notebook Media Ke ys Many tasks that can be performed through the operating system or in the W indows Media Player windo w can also be performed from your ke yboard. The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn+F9 through Fn+F12 hotk eys 2 . ■ T o open W indows Media Player , p[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–7 Accessing Windows Media Pla yer Help The W indows Media Player application is a program within the operating system. Instructions for using W indows Media Player are included in the W indows Media Player Help f ile. T o access the Help file, open the W indows Media Player windo w , then select Help on the m[...]

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    1–8 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Pla ying D V Ds with WinD VD InterV ideo W inD VD is an application that enables you to play D VD movies. W inD VD is preloaded on the notebook, but not preinstalled. Installing WinD VD Although W inD VD can be installed by follo wing the prompts that appear on the screen the first time you insert a D VD, C[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–9 ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is not found on the Desktop, select Start > Run. Then: ◆ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, on the command line, type: c:cpqappssetup.exe preload /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on the Desktop. Select the icon > InterV ideo W inD VD > Next b utto[...]

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    1–10 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Star ting a D VD In addition to the instructions in the W inD VD Player Help file, the follo wing information may be helpful: ■ For instructions for inserting a D VD into the driv e, see the H a rd w a re G u i d e , “Dri ves” chapter , on this CD. ■ For general information about using D VDs, inclu[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–11 Ä CA UTION: The region setting on your D VD drive can be changed only 5t i m e s . ■ The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the dr iv e. ■ The number of allow able region changes remaining on the drive is displa yed in the Remaining Times Until P erm anent[...]

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    1–12 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Creating and Cop ying CDs and D VDs This section provides procedures for creating or cop ying CDs or D VDs, depending on the optical dri ves on your PC, using Easy CD Creator (provided on selected models). If Easy CD Creator is included with your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is provided on the Ea[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–13 Installing Easy CD Creator If Easy CD Creator software is included with the notebook, it is provided on a CD and is not preloaded or preinstalled. The Easy CD Creator installation procedure begins with inserting a CD into the dri ve. For insertion instructions, see the H ard w a re Guide, “Dri ves” sec[...]

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    1–14 Software Guide CD and D VD Software 5. On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that you select the Complete installation. T o do so, select the Complete button, then follo w the instructions on the screen. 6. When installation is complete and you are prompted to restart the notebook, select Y es. Enabling A uto Inser t Notification When [...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–15 Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent loss of work and damage to an optical drive medium: ■ Connect the notebook to a reliable e xter nal po wer source bef ore wr iting to a medium. P ower loss, f or e xample from a f ailing batter y pack, could corrupt the write process. ■ Befo re[...]

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    1–16 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator Media Choosing Recor ding Media Compaq recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical dri ve. The notebook can write or copy to the follo wing types of recording media: ■ CD-Rs, which provide one-time, non-erasable recording[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–17 T o erase DirectCD formatting from a rewritable medium so the medium can be used with Easy CD Creator or CD Copier: 1. Insert the medium into an optical dri ve. (If you are prompted to install UDF Reader , refer to the “Responding to the UDF Prompt” section.) 2. Access the Easy CD Creator Basic Eraser:[...]

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    1–18 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Enabling A uto Inser t Notification Auto Insert Notification settings are selected through the operating system. T o verify or change Auto Insert Notification settings, see “Displaying Media Contents” in this chapter . Disabling Disk-at-Once Disk-at-once settings are located in Easy CD Copier . T o sel[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–19 Accessing Easy CD Creator Help T o access the procedures for using DirectCD, Easy CD Creator , and CD Copier: ■ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, select Start > Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 > Project Selector > Help radio but to n. ■ In Windo ws XP Home or Windows XP Pr ofessional, selec[...]

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    1–20 Software Guide CD and D VD Software Easy CD Creator Tips and T r oubleshooting Pla ying CDs and D VDs Do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while playing an y medium. For more information about this issue, see “ A voiding Standby and Hibernation” in this chapter . For general information about Standby and Hibernation, see Chapter 2, “[...]

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    CD and D VD Software Software Guide 1–21 Using Windows Media Pla yer If you are using W indows Media Player f iles to create a medium, you may not be able to drag-and-drop the files using W indo ws Explorer . For more information about this issue, visit: ■ The Roxio W eb site at http://www.roxio.com or ■ The Microsoft W eb site at http://www.[...]

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    Software Guide 2–1 2 Po w e r Selecting a P ower Sour ce The notebook can run on internal po wer from a charged battery pack or on external po wer . External power can be obtained from an electrical outlet (using the A C Adapter), from a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle (using an optional Automobile Po wer Adapter/Charger) or from the in-seat[...]

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    2–2 Software Guide Po w e r Understanding Standb y and Hibernation Standby and Hibernation are ener gy-saving features that conserv e po wer and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or b y the system. Standb y Standby reduces po wer to system components that are not being used. When Standby is initiated, your w ork is saved in random[...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–3 Choosing Standb y , Hibernation or Shutdown When Y ou Lea ve Y our W ork If you plan to resume shortly: Initiate Standby . Standby clears the screen, uses less po wer than leaving the notebook on, and your work returns instantly to the screen when you e xit Standby . A fully charged ne w battery pack can support Standb[...]

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    2–4 Software Guide Po w e r While Using Drive Media Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent possible video and audio deg radation and loss of audio or video pla yback functionality , do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using dr iv e media. Do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while the notebook is accessing a dri ve medium. A dri ve medium is any st[...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–5 Standb y , Hibernation and Shutdown Pr ocedures Identifying the P ower Contr ols and Light The procedures for using Standby , Hibernation, and Shutdown use the po wer/Standby light 1 , the po wer button 2 , and the display switch 3 . Identifying the power/standb y light, power button, and display s witch[...]

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    2–6 Software Guide Po w e r Using the Default P ower Pr ocedures The follo wing tables describe the default procedures for turning on or shutting do wn the notebook, initiating or exiting Standby or Hibernation, and for turning of f the display . Some procedures can be changed. For instructions, see “Setting Po wer Procedure Preferences, ” wh[...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–7 Initiating or Exiting Standb y T a sk Pr ocedure Result Initiate Standby . Press the Fn+F3 hotke ys.* or ■ In Windows 2000 Prof essional, select Star t > Shut Down > Stand by , then select the OK button. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Prof essional, select Star t > T ur n Off the Computer > Standby [...]

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    2–8 Software Guide Po w e r Initiating or Exiting Hibernation T a sk Pr ocedure Result Initiate Hibernation. If the notebook is on, briefly press the power b utton once. If the notebook is in Standby , br iefly press the power b utton twice.* or ■ In Windows 2000 Prof essional, select Star t > Shut Down > Hibernate, then select the OK but[...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–9 Setting P ower Pr ocedure Preferences Y ou can change the functions of the power b utton, the Fn+F3 hotke ys, and the display switch through the operating system. Accessing P ower Procedure Settings T o access power procedure settings: ■ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Do[...]

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    2–10 Software Guide Po w e r Using Emergency Shutdo wn Procedures If the notebook is unresponsi ve and you are unable to use normal W indo ws shutdown procedures, try the follo wing emergenc y procedures: ■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then: ❏ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, select the Shut Do wn button, press the do wn arrow for the What Do Y ou W [...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–11 Setting P ower Mana g ement Pref erences Accessing the P ower Options Windo w Po wer management preferences are set in the W indows Po wer Options windo w . T o access the Power Options windo w: ■ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click Po wer Options. ■ In W[...]

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    2–12 Software Guide Po w e r Setting or Changing a P ower Scheme A W indows Po wer Scheme assigns power le vels to system components. For e xample, you can set a Power Scheme that turns of f the display after a time interval you specify . Setting a P ower Sc heme T o set a Power Scheme: 1. Access the Po wer Options window . 2. Select the Po wer S[...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–13 Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Pr ofessional Only) In W indow s 2000 Professional, the Intel Pentium 4 Processor with SpeedStep technology enables you to set the processor speed for optimal performance or optimal po wer conservation. The SpeedStep technology can also enable an automatic change in CPU (central processin[...]

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    2–14 Software Guide Po w e r Setting SpeedStep Preferences SpeedStep settings can be accessed from either the SpeedStep windo w or the SpeedStep icon. In addition, SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in Computer Setup. ✎ If the SpeedStep windo w and icon are not accessible, they may be disabled in Computer Setup. T o enable the window and icon[...]

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    Po w e r Software Guide 2–15 Using the SpeedStep Icon The SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by def ault and changes to indicate which SpeedStep mode is acti ve. The icon can also be used for the tasks described in the follo wing table. Using Computer Setup The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the SpeedStep settings in t[...]

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    2–16 Software Guide Po w e r 3. T o save your preferences, use the arro w keys to select File > Sav e Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Y our preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in ef fect when the notebook restarts. Finding More Battery P o wer Information For more information about using and sto[...]

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    Software Guide 3–1 3 Security Security Features Quic k Reference The notebook provides the follo wing security features that are not av ailable in the operating system. For information about operating system security features, select Start > Help > Contents tab, then select Security . T o Protect Against This Risk Use This Security Feature [...]

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    3–2 Software Guide Security Setting Preferences in Computer Setup Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because Computer Setup is a non-W indo ws utility , keystrokes (not notebook pointing de vices) are used to navigate or select within the utility . If you are unfamiliar with non-W indows utilities, Compaq recommends that you rea[...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–3 Combining Compaq and Windows P assw ords Compaq security features and operating system security features work independently from each other . For e xample, a device disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in W indows. Similarly , you must use a Compaq password at a Compaq password prompt and a W indows password at[...]

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    3–4 Software Guide Security Using a P ower -On P ass wor d A po wer-on password pre vents unauthorized use of the notebook. Once set, it must be entered each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or exits Hibernation. A po wer-on passw ord: ■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the [...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–5 ❏ T o change a power -on password, type the current password in the Old P assword field, type the ne w password in the Ne w Password and V erify Ne w Password fields, then press F10. ❏ T o delete a power -on password, type the current password in the Old P assword field, then press F10. 3. T o save your preferences[...]

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    3–6 Software Guide Security Entering Compaq Administrator P assw or d Settings A Compaq Administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. 1. T o open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = R OM Based Setup message is displayed in the lo wer left of the screen. ❏ T o change the language, pr[...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–7 Entering a Compaq Administrator P assw or d At the Computer Setup prompt, type your password using the same ke ys you used to set the password, then press enter . After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the Compaq administrator password, you must restart the notebook and try again. Using DriveLoc k Ä CA UTION: If you f[...]

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    3–8 Software Guide Security ■ A user password and a master password: ❏ Can be the same as any other passw ord. If you use the same password for both a po wer-on password and a Dri veLock passw ord, you are prompted for the Dri veLock password, b ut not the power -on password, when the notebook starts up from the protected hard dri ve. ❏ Can[...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–9 6. Read the warning. T o continue, press F10. 7. T ype your user password in the New P assword and V erify Ne w Password f ields, then press F10. 8. T ype your master password in the Ne w Password and V erify Ne w Password f ields, then press F10. 9. T o confirm Dri veLock protection on the dri ve you ha ve selected, t[...]

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    3–10 Software Guide Security Changing a DriveLoc k Pass w ord Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work, shut down the notebook bef ore inser ting or removing a primar y hard driv e. (The primar y hard drive is any hard drive used in the hard drive ba y .) T o access the Driv eLock settings in Computer S[...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–11 Remo ving DriveLock Pr otection Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent damage to the notebook and the hard drive and loss of work, shut down the notebook bef ore inser ting or removing a primar y hard driv e. T o access the Driv eLock settings in Computer Setup, you must shut do wn the notebook, then turn it on again. If you open [...]

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    3–12 Software Guide Security Disabling a De vice From the Computer Setup De vice Security menu, you can disable or partially disable most ports and dri ves. For more information about the option to disable the MultiPort Fn+F2 hotkeys, see the H a rd w a re G u i d e , “Pointing De vices and Ke yboard” chapter , on this CD. 1. T o open Compute[...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–13 Pr otecting System Information Selecting an Inf ormation Management Procedure Follo w the procedure in “Entering and Displaying System Information, ” which is the next section, to perform the follo wing tasks: ■ Display or enter the notebook serial number , asset tag, and o wnership tag. ■ Display or enter a b[...]

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    3–14 Software Guide Security Entering and Displa ying System Information 1. T o open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = R OM Based Setup message is displayed in the lo wer left of the screen. ❏ T o change the language, press F2. ❏ For na vigation instructions, press F1. 2. Access or set your preference([...]

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    Security Software Guide 3–15 Connecting an Optional Cable Loc k If you hav e purchased a cable lock, loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the cable lock 1 into the security cable slot 2 and lock it with the cable lock ke y 3 . Connecting an optional cable loc k[...]

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    Software Guide 4–1 4 Intelligent Manageability The Intelligent Manageability application is included only with notebooks that ship with the W indows 2000 Professional or W indo ws XP Professional operating system. The application is provided on the Compaq application reco very CD that ships with those operating systems. Understanding Intelligent [...]

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    4–2 Software Guide Intelligent Manageability Installing Intelligent Manageability The Intelligent Manageability application is on the Compaq application recov ery CD. This CD is included with notebooks that ship with the W indo ws 2000 Professional or W indows XP Professional operating systems. Instructions for installing an application from the [...]

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    Intelligent Manageability Software Guide 4–3 ■ The system temperature alert pre vents critical ov erheating. As the system temperature rises, this feature first adjusts f an and CPU (central processing unit) speed, then displays an alert, then shuts do wn the system if necessary . ■ The battery fault alert reports battery pack failure. ■ Th[...]

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    Software Guide 5–1 5 MultiBoot (Ad v anced Users Onl y) The Phoenix MultiBoot utility allo ws you to set the notebook to start up from most bootable de vices. The bootable de vice may be a network interface card (NIC) or a bootable dri ve medium. The bootable dri ve medium may be a diskette dri ve diskette, an optical dri ve disc, or other option[...]

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    5–2 Software Guide MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only) Enabling Media and De vices fo r MultiBoot By default, the notebook can start only from a bootable hard dri ve or bootable dri ve medium in the notebook. The notebook can start up from the follo wing devices only if they hav e been enabled for inclusion in MultiBoot: ■ NIC ■ Hard dri ve inser[...]

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    MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only) Software Guide 5–3 3. T o save your preferences and e xit Computer Setup, use the arro w keys to select File > Sa ve Changes and Exit, then follo w the instructions on the screen. Y our preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in ef fect when the notebook restarts. ✎ T o connect a NIC to a PXE (P[...]

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    5–4 Software Guide MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only) 6. Optical dri ve in notebook that contains a disc that boots as dri ve C 7. Hard dri ve in notebook 8. Hard dri ve in a port replicator or connected by USB 9. NIC Planning Changes to the Star tup Sequence Before changing the startup sequence, consider the follo wing: ■ When the notebook restar[...]

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    MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only) Software Guide 5–5 Specifying MultiBoot Preferences Y ou can set either: ■ A continuing startup sequence that the notebook uses each time it starts up. or ■ A v ariable startup sequence, called MultiBoot Express, that sets the notebook to prompt you for a startup location each time it is started or restarted. Y[...]

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    5–6 Software Guide MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only) Setting the MultiBoot Express Pr ompt T o set the notebook to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time it is started or restarted: 1. Restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = R OM Based Setup message is displayed in the lo wer left of the screen. ❏ T o change the langua[...]

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    Software Guide 6–1 6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to mak e sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you install the latest versions of Compaq software as the y become av ailable. T o update Compaq software: 1. Prepare for any updat[...]

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    6–2 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations Preparing f or a Software Update If your notebook connects to a network, Compaq recommends that you consult with your Network Administrator before installing any softw are updates, particularly system RO M or KBC R OM updates. Accessing Notebook Model Inf ormation T o access the updates for you[...]

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    Software Updates and Restorations Software Guide 6–3 2. Access Compaq Diagnostics: ❏ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics icon. ❏ In Windo ws XP Home or Windows XP Pr ofessional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Compaq Diagnostics icon. 3. Whe[...]

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    6–4 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Software Updates Software updates are a vailable for some notebook families on the Compaq Support Softwar e CD and for all notebooks at the Compaq W eb site. For instructions for updating software from the Compaq W eb site, see “Updating Software from the Internet” in this chapter[...]

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    Software Updates and Restorations Software Guide 6–5 Updating Software fr om the Internet Most software at the Compaq W eb site is av ailable in English only and packaged in a compressed file called a SoftP aq ™. Some R OM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a RomP aq ™. Other RO M updates may be provided as a “CPQFlash” S[...]

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    6–6 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations T o download and install a system R OM: 1. Access the page at the Compaq W eb site that provides software for your notebook. ❏ For home and small of fice products, visit: http://www .compaq.com/athome/support/ ❏ For corporate products, visit: http://www .compaq.com/support/files 2. In the N[...]

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    Software Updates and Restorations Software Guide 6–7 Downloading and Installing a KBC R OM Update T o update KBC R OM from the Internet, you must download the update to a diskette, then install the update from the diskette. Ä CA UTION: T o pre vent an unsuccessful installation, do wnload and install the KBC ROM only while the notebook is connect[...]

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    6–8 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations 6. On the next page that is displayed, select your notebook from the lists. Then follo w the instructions on the screen to select the Category “RomP aqs and system software. ” 7. At the do wnload area: a. Write do wn the number or name of any update that is later than the KBC R OM currently[...]

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    Software Updates and Restorations Software Guide 6–9 Downloading and Installing a Non-R OM SoftPaq T o update software other than system R OM or KBC R OM: 1. Access the page at the Compaq W eb site that provides software for your notebook. ❏ For home and small of fice products, visit: http://www .compaq.com/athome/support/ ❏ For corporate acc[...]

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    6–10 Software Guide Software Updates and Restorations Restoring Software The Restore CDs included with the notebook contain all the software that shipped preinstalled or preloaded on the notebook and instructions for restoring it. Y ou can use the Restore CDs to install or reinstall individual software items, such as applications, or to restore t[...]

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    Software Updates and Restorations Software Guide 6–11 Installing a Retail V e r sion of an Operating System A W indows operating system pro vided on the notebook or on a Restore CD is enhanced by Compaq. The Compaq enhancements add po wer and security features and provide supplementary support for external de vices such as dri ves and PC Cards. ?[...]

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    Software Guide 7–1 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics The notebook features two Compaq system management utilities: ■ Computer Setup is a system information and customization utility that can be used e ven when the operating system is not working or will not load. This utility includes settings that [...]

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    7–2 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled R OM-based utility which can be used e ven when the operating system is not working or will not load. If the operating system is working, the notebook will restart the operating system after you exit Computer Setup. Because Computer Setup is no[...]

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    Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Guide 7–3 2. Select the File, Security , T ools, or Advanced menu. 3. T o exit Computer Setup: ❏ T o exit without sa ving any of the settings you may hav e entered, use the arro w keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, then follo w the instructions on the screen. ❏ T o exit and sa ve all the [...]

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    7–4 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting fr om the File Menu Select T o Do This System inf or mation ■ View identification inf ormation about the notebook, a por t replicator , and the batter y pac k in the system. ■ View specification inf ormation about the processor , memor y and cache size, and system R OM. Sav e to flop[...]

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    Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Guide 7–5 Selecting fr om the Security Menu . Select T o Do This Administrator pass word Enter , change, or delete a Compaq administrator pass word. Po we r - o n p a s sw o r d Enter , change, or delete a power-on pass word. DriveLoc k passwords Enable/disab le Dr iv eLock; change a DriveLock User or Maste[...]

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    7–6 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting fr om the T ools Menu Selecting fr om the Adv anced Menu Select T o Do This HDD Self T est Options Run a quic k or comprehensive self test on any hard drive in the system. Select T o Do This Language (or press F2 ) Change the Computer Setup language. Boot Options Enable/disab le: ■ Qui[...]

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    Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Guide 7–7 Selecting fr om the Advanced Men u, continued Select T o Do This De vice Options (continued) ■ Enable/disab le USB legacy suppor t f or a USB keyboard, mouse , and hubs. When USB legacy support is enabled: ❖ A USB ke yboard, mouse, and hubs work ev en when a Windows operating system is not loa[...]

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    7–8 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using Compaq Diagnostics The Compaq Diagnostics utility includes 2 system scans: ■ Compaq Configuration Record compares the notebook configuration at the time Compaq Diagnostics w as installed to interim or current configurations. ■ Compaq Diagnostics provides more complete information about y[...]

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    Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Guide 7–9 Installing Compaq Diagnostics T o install the Compaq Diagnostics utility: ■ In Windo ws XP Professional, select Start > Setup Compaq Software icon. Select Compaq Diagnostics > Ne xt button, then follo w the instructions on the screen. ■ In Windo ws 2000 Professional and Windo ws XP Home:[...]

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    7–10 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using the Compaq Configuration Recor d Scan The Compaq Configuration Record scan compares the notebook configuration at the time the Compaq Diagnostics utility w as installed to interim or current configurations. 1. T o run the Compaq Configuration Record scan and open the Compaq Configuration Re[...]

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    Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Software Guide 7–11 Obtaining Configuration Info rmation 1. T o run the Compaq Diagnostics scan and open the Compaq Diagnostics windo w: ❏ In Windo ws 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then select Compaq Diagnostics. ❏ In Windo ws XP Home or Windows XP Pr ofessional, select Start [...]

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    7–12 Software Guide Setup and Diagnostic Utilities ❏ Custom T est performs maximum testing on a selected de vice. ◆ T o run all tests for your selected device, select the Check All button. ◆ T o run only the tests you select, select the Uncheck All button, then select the check box for each test you want to run. 5. Select a test mode: ❏ I[...]

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    Software Guide Index–1 A AC Adapter 2–1 administrator password, Compaq. See Compaq administrator password administrator password, Windows 3–3 Aircraft Adapter (optional) 2–1 applications. See software asset tag 3–13 audio CD. See CD Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 2–1 autorun, autoplay, auto insert notification cancelling wh[...]

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    Index–2 Softw are Guide Inde x hotkey commands 1–6 playing audio 1–4 playing video 1–5 Restore CDs 6–10 selecting 1–16 software, Easy CD Creator 1–13 software, Windows Media Player 1–4 troubleshooting 1–20 types 1–16 writing to a 1–15 CD Copier 1–20 Central Processing Unit. See CPU (Central Processing Unit) Compaq administra[...]

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    Inde x Software Guide Index–3 setting power-on password preferences in 3–4 setting SpeedStep preferences in 2–15 Tools menu 7–6 USB legacy support 7–2 vs. Compaq Diagnostics 7–1 when to use 7–1 configuration information, displaying 7–11 conserving power. See power conservation CPQFlash file 6–5 CPU (Central Processing Unit) displa[...]

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    Index–4 Softw are Guide Inde x creating 1–12 disabling drive for 3–12 displaying contents of 1–1 docking and undocking while playing 1–10 formats 1–16 playing 1–8 region settings 1–10 to 1–11 selecting 1–16 software, Easy CD Creator 1–13 software, WinDVD 1–8 starting 1–10 troubleshooting 1–20 types 1–16 writing to a 1?[...]

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    Inde x Software Guide Index–5 Intelligent Manageability fault management alerts 4–2 features 4–1 installing 4–2 setting up Agents 4–2 InterVideo WinDVD. See WinDVD K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) defined 6–1 determining current version of 6–2 downloading 6–7 installing 6–8 obtaining updates for 6–4 update proced[...]

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    Index–6 Softw are Guide Inde x See also Compaq administrator password; DriveLock; power-on password PCFriendly 1–8 Phoenix MultiBoot. See MultiBoot port replicator (optional) as power source 2–1 docking or undocking before starting DVD 1–10 recognition settings 3–13 using during a copy procedure 1–15 power button, default functions 2–[...]

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    Inde x Software Guide Index–7 S scans, system 7–8 security cable slot 3–15 security features cable lock (optional) 3–15 Compaq administrator password 3–5 device disabling 3–12 passwords, combining Compaq and Windows passwords 3–3 passwords, forgetting 3–2 power-on password 3–4 protecting identification information 3–13 Quick Ref[...]

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    Index–8 Softw are Guide Inde x Standby avoiding while using drive media 1–1 avoiding while using infrared 2–4 choosing to initiate 2–3 described 2–2 exiting 2–7 initiating 2–7 setting preferences 2–9 when to use 2–2 system information 3–14 system lock-up 2–10 emergency shut down procedures 2–10 reinstalling software 6–10 s[...]