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... Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for known Windows XP security issues For more information regarding specific fixes in Service Pack 1, reference: http://support.microsoft.com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Table 1 lists the minimum versions of ROM, available as of the publication of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Download the newer version and follow the instructions...
... Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for known Windows XP security issues For more information regarding specific fixes in Service Pack 1, reference: http://support.microsoft.com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Table 1 lists the minimum versions of ROM, available as of the publication of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Download the newer version and follow the instructions...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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..., German, Spanish, and Japanese. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on Compaq Evo Notebooks 9 Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Multiple files and...
..., German, Spanish, and Japanese. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on Compaq Evo Notebooks 9 Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Multiple files and...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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Hardware Functionality and Software Enhancements IMPORTANT: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally designed for Evo N600c) N/A N/A 3.00 A 2.10 D 15KR-0901A-WWEN Windows NT 4.0 features and Compaq software utilities include: • Compaq Power Management support • Suspend, Hibernation, and Power utilities • Compaq enhanced audio, video, and network support • DVD movie playback software • Compaq Diagnostics for the Evo N600c and N400c on CD. Proper shutdown of Windows NT 4.0 software components. Windows NT 4.0 Software Component Version...
Hardware Functionality and Software Enhancements IMPORTANT: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally designed for Evo N600c) N/A N/A 3.00 A 2.10 D 15KR-0901A-WWEN Windows NT 4.0 features and Compaq software utilities include: • Compaq Power Management support • Suspend, Hibernation, and Power utilities • Compaq enhanced audio, video, and network support • DVD movie playback software • Compaq Diagnostics for the Evo N600c and N400c on CD. Proper shutdown of Windows NT 4.0 software components. Windows NT 4.0 Software Component Version...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... through Compaq Customer Support or from a Compaq authorized dealer. 15KR-0901A-WWEN Software Delivery Software delivery methods available for the Evo N400c. This complete restore solution allows customers to perform a complete destructive format and restore the system to -use complete restore solution. The QRCD System Recovery provides an easy-to the factory settings. The preinstalled operating system and all Compaq software enhancements are included...
... through Compaq Customer Support or from a Compaq authorized dealer. 15KR-0901A-WWEN Software Delivery Software delivery methods available for the Evo N400c. This complete restore solution allows customers to perform a complete destructive format and restore the system to -use complete restore solution. The QRCD System Recovery provides an easy-to the factory settings. The preinstalled operating system and all Compaq software enhancements are included...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking base Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated video hardware Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup...
... Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking base Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated video hardware Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... an indispensable troubleshooting tool for Windows is an operating system-independent utility that can also change the system settings and quickly and easily set up Compaq notebook computers. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 10 Software Enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: • Setup and Diagnostics • Intelligent Manageability • Video • Multimedia • Audio • Security • Power Management • MultiBay support • Easy Access buttons support • Reference guides • Internet Explorer The...
... an indispensable troubleshooting tool for Windows is an operating system-independent utility that can also change the system settings and quickly and easily set up Compaq notebook computers. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 10 Software Enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: • Setup and Diagnostics • Intelligent Manageability • Video • Multimedia • Audio • Security • Power Management • MultiBay support • Easy Access buttons support • Reference guides • Internet Explorer The...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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Windows 98 ! Compaq Support Software CD ! After a power-on password of the monitor, if available, set hard drive timeouts for AC, and set screen save timeouts for AC power use interface for setting and controlling power management features. If QuickLock is enabled, the user can elect to have the keyboard locked when the computer enters suspend mode, or the user can set the power-on password is established, the user is activated. Setting the screen to blank when QuickLock is activated is a Windows Control Panel extension...
Windows 98 ! Compaq Support Software CD ! After a power-on password of the monitor, if available, set hard drive timeouts for AC, and set screen save timeouts for AC power use interface for setting and controlling power management features. If QuickLock is enabled, the user can elect to have the keyboard locked when the computer enters suspend mode, or the user can set the power-on password is established, the user is activated. Setting the screen to blank when QuickLock is activated is a Windows Control Panel extension...
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...-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Super Disk LS-120, 3.5-inch diskette drive, and an additional MultiBay battery in a stand-alone configuration. Evo N400c/N600c models use of each individual battery, in power and configuration management, allowing operating systems and applications to the cumulative battery status. Compaq ! Hot MultiBay device swapping is inherent to provide power conservation features under Windows 95 or Windows NT. This feature also enables and disables low-battery warning beeps. Compaq ! Windows...
...-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Super Disk LS-120, 3.5-inch diskette drive, and an additional MultiBay battery in a stand-alone configuration. Evo N400c/N600c models use of each individual battery, in power and configuration management, allowing operating systems and applications to the cumulative battery status. Compaq ! Hot MultiBay device swapping is inherent to provide power conservation features under Windows 95 or Windows NT. This feature also enables and disables low-battery warning beeps. Compaq ! Windows...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... 2-6 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 2-7 Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive . . . . . 2-8 Using Device Security 2-9 Setting Device Security 2-9 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 2-10 3 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 3-1 Preparing for a Software Update 3-1 Accessing Notebook Model Information 3-1 Accessing Software Updates 3-2 Updating Software from the Internet 3-2 Downloading and Installing a SoftPaq 3-3 Restoring Software 3-4 4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting the Setup Utility 4-1 Using the Setup Utility...
... 2-6 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 2-7 Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive . . . . . 2-8 Using Device Security 2-9 Setting Device Security 2-9 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 2-10 3 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 3-1 Preparing for a Software Update 3-1 Accessing Notebook Model Information 3-1 Accessing Software Updates 3-2 Updating Software from the Internet 3-2 Downloading and Installing a SoftPaq 3-3 Restoring Software 3-4 4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting the Setup Utility 4-1 Using the Setup Utility...
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Exit Hibernation. For more information about power options settings, refer to the screen. ■ Power/standby light turns off. ■ Screen clears. ■ Your work is enabled. Setting Power Procedure Preferences To access the settings that Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon. Power Management Task Exit Standby. To verify that change the functions of the power button and display switch, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Advanced tab. Select the Hibernate ...
Exit Hibernation. For more information about power options settings, refer to the screen. ■ Power/standby light turns off. ■ Screen clears. ■ Your work is enabled. Setting Power Procedure Preferences To access the settings that Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon. Power Management Task Exit Standby. To verify that change the functions of the power button and display switch, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Advanced tab. Select the Hibernate ...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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Power Management Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Use the following procedures to conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power: ■ Turn off local area network (LAN) connections, and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not connected to an external power source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the...
Power Management Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Use the following procedures to conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power: ■ Turn off local area network (LAN) connections, and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not connected to an external power source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... any other password. ■ Does not display as you set, enter, change, or delete it. ■ Must be set , a power-on password must be recognized if entered with embedded keypad number keys. ■ Can include up to Worldwide Telephone Numbers, included with the same keys. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password A power-on password is not case sensitive. Using a Power-On Password A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2-2 Software Guide To open the Setup Utility, turn on or...
... any other password. ■ Does not display as you set, enter, change, or delete it. ■ Must be set , a power-on password must be recognized if entered with embedded keypad number keys. ■ Can include up to Worldwide Telephone Numbers, included with the same keys. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password A power-on password is not case sensitive. Using a Power-On Password A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2-2 Software Guide To open the Setup Utility, turn on or...
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... Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To delete a power-on password, select the Set Power on Password option, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter. To save your password using the same keys you used to set a power-on or restarted, or exits Hibernation, type your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use the arrow keys.) 3. Entering a Power-On Password...
... Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To delete a power-on password, select the Set Power on Password option, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter. To save your password using the same keys you used to set a power-on or restarted, or exits Hibernation, type your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use the arrow keys.) 3. Entering a Power-On Password...
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... message is not case sensitive. b. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Setup Password A setup password is set a setup password: a. Type the password in the New Password field, then press enter. For example, a password set and entered with embedded keypad number keys. ■ Can include up to 8 alphanumeric characters and is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. Select Security from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use of the screen. 2. Security Management Using a Setup Password A setup password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys.) 3. A setup password: ■ Can be the...
... message is not case sensitive. b. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Setup Password A setup password is set a setup password: a. Type the password in the New Password field, then press enter. For example, a password set and entered with embedded keypad number keys. ■ Can include up to 8 alphanumeric characters and is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. Select Security from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use of the screen. 2. Security Management Using a Setup Password A setup password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys.) 3. A setup password: ■ Can be the...
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... Exit from the menu bar), select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on the screen. Security Management ❏ To change a setup password: a. Type the new password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 4. Software Guide 2-5 Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To delete a setup password, select the Set Setup Password option, type the current password in the Enter New Password field, then press enter. c. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press...
... Exit from the menu bar), select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on the screen. Security Management ❏ To change a setup password: a. Type the new password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 4. Software Guide 2-5 Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To delete a setup password, select the Set Setup Password option, type the current password in the Enter New Password field, then press enter. c. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... the hard drive bay. For example, a password set , enter, change, or delete it with the same keys. Removing DriveLock protection from a drive requires the use of a hard drive. After DriveLock protection is applied to a hard drive, the DriveLock password must be entered to 8 alphanumeric characters and is not case sensitive. Do not remove a hard drive while the notebook is on , then shut it down the notebook before removing a hard drive from the drive. Security Management Using DriveLock...
... the hard drive bay. For example, a password set , enter, change, or delete it with the same keys. Removing DriveLock protection from a drive requires the use of a hard drive. After DriveLock protection is applied to a hard drive, the DriveLock password must be entered to 8 alphanumeric characters and is not case sensitive. Do not remove a hard drive while the notebook is on , then shut it down the notebook before removing a hard drive from the drive. Security Management Using DriveLock...
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... open the Setup Utility from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is on the screen. 2-8 Software Guide Type the current password in the Enter New Password field, then press enter. b. c. To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup Utility, shut down, then turn the notebook on, then shut it down the notebook before removing a hard drive...
... open the Setup Utility from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is on the screen. 2-8 Software Guide Type the current password in the Enter New Password field, then press enter. b. c. To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup Utility, shut down, then turn the notebook on, then shut it down the notebook before removing a hard drive...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... on the Main screen with NICs installed Note: Pressing F9 replaces all settings on the Main screen without making a selection. Notebook Model* Display Model number of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Asset Tag* Displays a unique asset tag. KBC Version* Display the version number of the notebook. UUD Number* Unique system ID for systems with factory default settings. Software Guide 4-3 Serial Number* Display the serial number of the KBC (keyboard controller). Ownership Tag* Displays a unique ownership tag. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting...
... on the Main screen with NICs installed Note: Pressing F9 replaces all settings on the Main screen without making a selection. Notebook Model* Display Model number of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Asset Tag* Displays a unique asset tag. KBC Version* Display the version number of the notebook. UUD Number* Unique system ID for systems with factory default settings. Software Guide 4-3 Serial Number* Display the serial number of the KBC (keyboard controller). Ownership Tag* Displays a unique ownership tag. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting...
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... the BIOS from the popup menu: ■ US (English) ■ FR (French) ■ IT (Italian) ■ GR (German) ■ SP (Spanish) ■ JR (Japanese) ■ CT (Traditional Chinese) ■ NL (Dutch) Boot Select from the following options: ■ Floppy Diskette Drive ■ CD-ROM Drive ■ Hard Drive ■ Network Adapter USB Legacy Support Enable or disable access to the following legacy devices: ■ Mouse ■ Keyboard DMA (Direct Memory Access) Set...
... the BIOS from the popup menu: ■ US (English) ■ FR (French) ■ IT (Italian) ■ GR (German) ■ SP (Spanish) ■ JR (Japanese) ■ CT (Traditional Chinese) ■ NL (Dutch) Boot Select from the following options: ■ Floppy Diskette Drive ■ CD-ROM Drive ■ Hard Drive ■ Network Adapter USB Legacy Support Enable or disable access to the following legacy devices: ■ Mouse ■ Keyboard DMA (Direct Memory Access) Set...
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...-on password 2-2 H hard drive and DriveLock password 2-8 Hibernation affecting hard drive removal 2-6 compared to Suspend and Shutdown 1-3 degraded playback of video/audio 1-3 described 1-2 disabling/enabling 1-2 exiting 1-6 initiating 1-6 setting preferences 1-6 when to use 1-2 K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) 3-1 keyboard locking at power-on 2-2, 2-4 L locked system and reinstalling software 3-4 low-battery conditions identifying 1-7 resolving 1-9 M model, identifying notebook 3-1 N notebook model, family, type 3-1 O operating system, reinstalling 3-4 P passwords changing or...
...-on password 2-2 H hard drive and DriveLock password 2-8 Hibernation affecting hard drive removal 2-6 compared to Suspend and Shutdown 1-3 degraded playback of video/audio 1-3 described 1-2 disabling/enabling 1-2 exiting 1-6 initiating 1-6 setting preferences 1-6 when to use 1-2 K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) 3-1 keyboard locking at power-on 2-2, 2-4 L locked system and reinstalling software 3-4 low-battery conditions identifying 1-7 resolving 1-9 M model, identifying notebook 3-1 N notebook model, family, type 3-1 O operating system, reinstalling 3-4 P passwords changing or...