Compaq Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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b Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 316761-002 May 2003 This guide explains how to maintain your notebook, provides steps for routine care, and includes guidelines on how to prepare the notebook for shipping or traveling.
b Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 316761-002 May 2003 This guide explains how to maintain your notebook, provides steps for routine care, and includes guidelines on how to prepare the notebook for shipping or traveling.
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... enhancements provide added functionality for power management, security, and the use of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with your system is enhanced by Compaq. However, if your Information Services department before updating system ROM. In other cases, ...in system lockups and loss of unsaved information. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 1-1 Installing a Retail Version of enhancements added by Compaq. In some cases, it may need to a network, you install all software updates as they become unavailable. 1 Maintaining Your ...
... enhancements provide added functionality for power management, security, and the use of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with your system is enhanced by Compaq. However, if your Information Services department before updating system ROM. In other cases, ...in system lockups and loss of unsaved information. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 1-1 Installing a Retail Version of enhancements added by Compaq. In some cases, it may need to a network, you install all software updates as they become unavailable. 1 Maintaining Your ...
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Preparing the Notebook for each location in which you are traveling internationally: ❏ Consult with a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider about power cord and adapter requirements for each country on a conveyor belt uses x-rays and is at ...to a magnetic security detector. ❏ The security device that examines carry-on items placed on your itinerary. 3-2 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel In-flight notebook use is safe for the notebook and diskettes. ❏ The walk-through security device and the handheld security wands are magnetic and may damage the...
Preparing the Notebook for each location in which you are traveling internationally: ❏ Consult with a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider about power cord and adapter requirements for each country on a conveyor belt uses x-rays and is at ...to a magnetic security detector. ❏ The security device that examines carry-on items placed on your itinerary. 3-2 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel In-flight notebook use is safe for the notebook and diskettes. ❏ The walk-through security device and the handheld security wands are magnetic and may damage the...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 266491-001 April 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software to play, create, and copy to help detect, solve, and prevent problems. In addition, this guide explains how to use the MultiBoot, Intelligent Manageability, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities to set preferences and to and from CDs and DVDs. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided.
b Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 266491-001 April 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software to play, create, and copy to help detect, solve, and prevent problems. In addition, this guide explains how to use the MultiBoot, Intelligent Manageability, Compaq Diagnostics, and Computer Setup utilities to set preferences and to and from CDs and DVDs. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided.
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... Software Guide First Edition April 2002 Reference Number: N800/2800 Document Part Number: 266491-001 and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is " without...other countries. Nothing herein should be trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, ROMPaq and SoftPaq are trademarks of their respective companies. in the U.S. and/or other product names mentioned herein ...
... Software Guide First Edition April 2002 Reference Number: N800/2800 Document Part Number: 266491-001 and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is " without...other countries. Nothing herein should be trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, ROMPaq and SoftPaq are trademarks of their respective companies. in the U.S. and/or other product names mentioned herein ...
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... Setting SpeedStep Preferences 2-14 Finding More Battery Power Information 2-16 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference 3-1 Setting Preferences in Computer Setup 3-2 Using Passwords 3-2 Forgetting Passwords 3-2 Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords . . . . . 3-3 iv Software Guide
... Setting SpeedStep Preferences 2-14 Finding More Battery Power Information 2-16 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference 3-1 Setting Preferences in Computer Setup 3-2 Using Passwords 3-2 Forgetting Passwords 3-2 Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords . . . . . 3-3 iv Software Guide
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Contents Using a Power-On Password 3-4 Entering Power-On Password Settings 3-4 Entering a Power-On Password 3-5 Using a Compaq Administrator Password 3-5 Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings . 3-6 Entering a Compaq Administrator Password 3-7 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 3-11 Disabling a Device 3-12 Protecting ...
Contents Using a Power-On Password 3-4 Entering Power-On Password Settings 3-4 Entering a Power-On Password 3-5 Using a Compaq Administrator Password 3-5 Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings . 3-6 Entering a Compaq Administrator Password 3-7 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 3-11 Disabling a Device 3-12 Protecting ...
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Contents 6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 6-1 Preparing for a Software Update 6-2 Accessing Notebook Model Information 6-2 Accessing ROM Version Information 6-2 Accessing Software Updates 6-4 Updating Software from the ...SoftPaq . . 6-9 Restoring Software 6-10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 6-11 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . 7-1 Using Computer Setup 7-2 Computer Setup Procedures 7-2 Restoring Computer Setup Defaults 7-3 Selecting from the File Menu 7-4 Selecting from the Security...
Contents 6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 6-1 Preparing for a Software Update 6-2 Accessing Notebook Model Information 6-2 Accessing ROM Version Information 6-2 Accessing Software Updates 6-4 Updating Software from the ...SoftPaq . . 6-9 Restoring Software 6-10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 6-11 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . 7-1 Using Computer Setup 7-2 Computer Setup Procedures 7-2 Restoring Computer Setup Defaults 7-3 Selecting from the File Menu 7-4 Selecting from the Security...
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... or auto insert notification, is in this section provides instructions for using drive media. Restart the notebook. 3. For more information about using an optical drive, close the tray. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you are using CDs and DVDs. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive...
... or auto insert notification, is in this section provides instructions for using drive media. Restart the notebook. 3. For more information about using an optical drive, close the tray. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you are using CDs and DVDs. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive...
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...9632; In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home: ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the notebook, but not preinstalled. If you prefer to install WinDVD, decline the third-party player... installation, usually by following the prompts that appear on the screen the first time you insert a DVD, Compaq recommends that you to install that third-...
...9632; In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home: ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the notebook, but not preinstalled. If you prefer to install WinDVD, decline the third-party player... installation, usually by following the prompts that appear on the screen the first time you insert a DVD, Compaq recommends that you to install that third-...
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Then: ◆ In Windows 2000 Professional, on the command line, type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on the Help button is displayed in the WinDVD Help file. Accessing WinDVD Help Instructions for using WinDVD are included... by selecting the WinDVD Player icon on the screen. CD and DVD Software ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is not on the command line, type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload programs /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is a question mark.) Software Guide 1-9 Select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then ...
Then: ◆ In Windows 2000 Professional, on the command line, type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on the Help button is displayed in the WinDVD Help file. Accessing WinDVD Help Instructions for using WinDVD are included... by selecting the WinDVD Player icon on the screen. CD and DVD Software ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is not on the command line, type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload programs /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is a question mark.) Software Guide 1-9 Select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then ...
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... the installation is enabled when the notebook restarts. 1-14 Software Guide Select Yes at the Auto Insert Notification prompt. 2. Autorun runs a program on or off. On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that you enable Auto Insert Notification: 1. When installation is closed. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Compaq recommends that turns the autorun...
... the installation is enabled when the notebook restarts. 1-14 Software Guide Select Yes at the Auto Insert Notification prompt. 2. Autorun runs a program on or off. On the installation menu, Compaq recommends that you enable Auto Insert Notification: 1. When installation is closed. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Compaq recommends that turns the autorun...
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... the Rearrange the Files option as you may be prompted to the following types of the optical drive. When UDF Reader is installed on your notebook, a CD-R created with DirectCD on which provide erasable recording. (DVD/CD-RWs are not formatted for DirectCD. ■ To use DirectCD,... not use a medium formatted for DirectCD. 1-16 Software Guide Compaq recommends that either are or are not yet available in another computer on your notebook can write or copy to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. The notebook can be used in all regions.) Responding to the UDF Prompt...
... the Rearrange the Files option as you may be prompted to the following types of the optical drive. When UDF Reader is installed on your notebook, a CD-R created with DirectCD on which provide erasable recording. (DVD/CD-RWs are not formatted for DirectCD. ■ To use DirectCD,... not use a medium formatted for DirectCD. 1-16 Software Guide Compaq recommends that either are or are not yet available in another computer on your notebook can write or copy to install Universal Disk Format (UDF) Reader. The notebook can be used in all regions.) Responding to the UDF Prompt...
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...A battery pack that you initiate Hibernation, shut down the notebook and removing the battery pack extends the useful life of the battery pack. Store the battery pack in Standby, your unsaved work is uncertain, Compaq recommends that has been frequently charged and discharged will be interrupted... if the notebook is protected. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain If power is interrupted while the...
...A battery pack that you initiate Hibernation, shut down the notebook and removing the battery pack extends the useful life of the battery pack. Store the battery pack in Standby, your unsaved work is uncertain, Compaq recommends that has been frequently charged and discharged will be interrupted... if the notebook is protected. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain If power is interrupted while the...
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... the operating system. For example, if you set the Sleep Button field on the notebook are equivalent to the "sleep button" referred to the Standby prompt with a Windows password, not a Compaq password. To learn more information about the power procedure settings, the following information may ...be helpful. Using a Standby Password If you read about using both Windows and Compaq passwords, refer in Windows. Software Guide 2-9 Double-click Power Options, then select the Advanced tab. ■ In Windows XP Home or...
... the operating system. For example, if you set the Sleep Button field on the notebook are equivalent to the "sleep button" referred to the Standby prompt with a Windows password, not a Compaq password. To learn more information about the power procedure settings, the following information may ...be helpful. Using a Standby Password If you read about using both Windows and Compaq passwords, refer in Windows. Software Guide 2-9 Double-click Power Options, then select the Advanced tab. ■ In Windows XP Home or...
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..., then select Security. To Protect Against This Risk Unauthorized use of the notebook Use This Security Feature Power-on password Compaq administrator password DriveLock Device disabling System information management Security cable slot Software Guide 3-1 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference The notebook provides the following security features that are not available in the MultiPort...
..., then select Security. To Protect Against This Risk Unauthorized use of the notebook Use This Security Feature Power-on password Compaq administrator password DriveLock Device disabling System information management Security cable slot Software Guide 3-1 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference The notebook provides the following security features that are not available in the MultiPort...
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...Security Setting Preferences in Computer Setup Most security preferences are unfamiliar with the notebook. ■ If you cannot start up the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. Because Computer Setup is permanently unusable. ■ If you forget ...a security preference. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can remove DriveLock protection from the notebook. ■ If you forget your power-on or Compaq administrator password, you forget both your DriveLock master password, you read "Using Computer Setup" in Computer...
...Security Setting Preferences in Computer Setup Most security preferences are unfamiliar with the notebook. ■ If you cannot start up the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. Because Computer Setup is permanently unusable. ■ If you forget ...a security preference. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can remove DriveLock protection from the notebook. ■ If you forget your power-on or Compaq administrator password, you forget both your DriveLock master password, you read "Using Computer Setup" in Computer...
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... and Keyboard" section.) ■ When the notebook is starting up from each other Compaq passwords or as the power-on password) must be entered when the notebook starts up to exit Standby. ■ A Compaq administrator password and a Windows administrator password are ...not case sensitive. ■ All Compaq passwords must use a Compaq password at a Compaq password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows password prompt. For example, a Compaq password set...
... and Keyboard" section.) ■ When the notebook is starting up from each other Compaq passwords or as the power-on password) must be entered when the notebook starts up to exit Standby. ■ A Compaq administrator password and a Windows administrator password are ...not case sensitive. ■ All Compaq passwords must use a Compaq password at a Compaq password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows password prompt. For example, a Compaq password set...
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... protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Old Password field, then press F10. 3. Once set, this password must restart the notebook and try again. Software Guide 3-5 A Compaq administrator password: ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the arrow keys to enter the password, you...
... protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Old Password field, then press F10. 3. Once set, this password must restart the notebook and try again. Software Guide 3-5 A Compaq administrator password: ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the arrow keys to enter the password, you...
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Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook. Then: ❏ To set a Compaq administrator password, type your password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10. ❏ To...deleted in Computer Setup. 1. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. 3-6 Software Guide To save your current password in the Old Password field, then press F10. 3. Security Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings A Compaq Administrator password is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ...
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on or restart the notebook. Then: ❏ To set a Compaq administrator password, type your password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10. ❏ To...deleted in Computer Setup. 1. Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts. 3-6 Software Guide To save your current password in the Old Password field, then press F10. 3. Security Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings A Compaq Administrator password is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ...