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... for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). As a result of increased power consumption, it down the notebook. ❏ Remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place. Maintaining Your Hardware ■ If the notebook will not be disconnected from the power outlet and disconnect peripherals before attempting to clean your...
... for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). As a result of increased power consumption, it down the notebook. ❏ Remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place. Maintaining Your Hardware ■ If the notebook will not be disconnected from the power outlet and disconnect peripherals before attempting to clean your...
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...ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, disks, or PC Cards. 3. Keep the backup separate from an external power source for shipping or traveling: 1. If you are shipping the notebook, place it in with the Notebook ■ Take along a backup of your notebook as "fragile." Maintenance, Shipping and Travel ...label the package as hand baggage. If the notebook will be disconnected from the notebook. ■ When traveling by air, carry your luggage. 3 Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or Traveling To prepare the notebook for more than 2 weeks, remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, ...
...ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, disks, or PC Cards. 3. Keep the backup separate from an external power source for shipping or traveling: 1. If you are shipping the notebook, place it in with the Notebook ■ Take along a backup of your notebook as "fragile." Maintenance, Shipping and Travel ...label the package as hand baggage. If the notebook will be disconnected from the notebook. ■ When traveling by air, carry your luggage. 3 Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or Traveling To prepare the notebook for more than 2 weeks, remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... Icon 2-11 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-12 Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only). . 2-13 Choosing a Performance Mode 2-13 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
... Icon 2-11 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-12 Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only). . 2-13 Choosing a Performance Mode 2-13 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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...9998; A drive designation is a letter of every drive in an optional port replicator). ■ Do not install the software while the notebook is running on battery power or when the external power supply is uncertain. If autorun is enabled, an installation menu is displayed. Insert an optical drive into the...Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and damage to identify the drive. To install Easy CD Creator software from a drive inserted into the notebook MultiBay (not the MultiBay in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on a CD and is not preloaded or preinstalled. CD and ...
...9998; A drive designation is a letter of every drive in an optional port replicator). ■ Do not install the software while the notebook is running on battery power or when the external power supply is uncertain. If autorun is enabled, an installation menu is displayed. Insert an optical drive into the...Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and damage to identify the drive. To install Easy CD Creator software from a drive inserted into the notebook MultiBay (not the MultiBay in the system, double-click the My Computer icon on a CD and is not preloaded or preinstalled. CD and ...
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Power loss, for example from a failing battery pack, could corrupt the write process. ■ Before writing to a medium, ... is sensitive to a medium. Selecting Drive Locations If you are using only 1 optical drive, insert the drive into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly from a network drive to vibration. Instead, copy from the network to your hard...is to be copied from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is to be copied to the optical drive. Instead, copy from a medium or a network ...
Power loss, for example from a failing battery pack, could corrupt the write process. ■ Before writing to a medium, ... is sensitive to a medium. Selecting Drive Locations If you are using only 1 optical drive, insert the drive into the notebook MultiBay. ■ Do not copy directly from a network drive to vibration. Instead, copy from the network to your hard...is to be copied from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is to be copied to the optical drive. Instead, copy from a medium or a network ...
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... a copying process. ■ A power interruption caused by a loose connection to AC power or by an electrical storm. ■ Attempting a copying procedure while running the notebook on a failing battery pack. ■ Attempting to create a medium, you may permanently damage an optical medium. In all cases, a buffer underrun error stops the copying process. Occasionally...
... a copying process. ■ A power interruption caused by a loose connection to AC power or by an electrical storm. ■ Attempting a copying procedure while running the notebook on a failing battery pack. ■ Attempting to create a medium, you may permanently damage an optical medium. In all cases, a buffer underrun error stops the copying process. Occasionally...
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...lighter receptacle (using an optional Aircraft Power Adapter). Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook. Install or modify system software, or Write to use the notebook. Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook, or ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ...Work in -seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft (using an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger) or from a charged battery pack or on external power. External power can run on internal power from the in most software applications. Select a power ...
...lighter receptacle (using an optional Aircraft Power Adapter). Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook. Install or modify system software, or Write to use the notebook. Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook, or ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ...Work in -seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft (using an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger) or from a charged battery pack or on external power. External power can run on internal power from the in most software applications. Select a power ...
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... and the screen is on or in RAM to the screen where you left off . When you exit Hibernation, your work if the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition while it is cleared. To verify that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected. 2-2 Software Guide Select the Hibernate tab,... on password is disabled, system-initiated Hibernation cannot save your work returns to a hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the notebook. Standby Standby reduces power to the screen where you or by you left off . When Standby is enabled at the factory, but can ...
... and the screen is on or in RAM to the screen where you left off . When you exit Hibernation, your work if the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition while it is cleared. To verify that the Enable Hibernate Support check box is selected. 2-2 Software Guide Select the Hibernate tab,... on password is disabled, system-initiated Hibernation cannot save your work returns to a hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the notebook. Standby Standby reduces power to the screen where you or by you left off . When Standby is enabled at the factory, but can ...
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...For more than 2 weeks: Shutting down the notebook, or save your work, then initiate Standby. Power may be disconnected from a failing battery pack. A fully charged new battery pack can support Standby for up to the Hardware Guide, "Storing a Battery Pack." Software Guide 2-3 Returning to work ... screen, saves your work to the screen when you exit Standby. A battery pack that you initiate Hibernation, shut down the notebook and removing the battery pack extends the useful life of the battery pack. Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your Work If...
...For more than 2 weeks: Shutting down the notebook, or save your work, then initiate Standby. Power may be disconnected from a failing battery pack. A fully charged new battery pack can support Standby for up to the Hardware Guide, "Storing a Battery Pack." Software Guide 2-3 Returning to work ... screen, saves your work to the screen when you exit Standby. A battery pack that you initiate Hibernation, shut down the notebook and removing the battery pack extends the useful life of the battery pack. Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your Work If...
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... arrow for 4 seconds. ■ If you are unable to shut down the notebook with the power button, remove the battery pack and disconnect the notebook from external power. 2-10 Software Guide Using Emergency Shut Down Procedures If the notebook is selected. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start...Windows XP Professional, select the Turn Off Computer button, then select the OK button. ■ If you are unable to shut down the notebook with ctrl+alt+delete, press and hold the power button for the What Do You Want the Computer To Do field until Restart or ...
... arrow for 4 seconds. ■ If you are unable to shut down the notebook with the power button, remove the battery pack and disconnect the notebook from external power. 2-10 Software Guide Using Emergency Shut Down Procedures If the notebook is selected. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start...Windows XP Professional, select the Turn Off Computer button, then select the OK button. ■ If you are unable to shut down the notebook with ctrl+alt+delete, press and hold the power button for the What Do You Want the Computer To Do field until Restart or ...
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...Power Options window. Access with Power Options window. 2. Select the OK button. Select or clear the Always Show Icon on battery power, select the icon to display battery charge information. ■ At any other item in the Power Options window, select the question mark in the Windows Power Options... icon. To learn more about these settings or about any time, double-click the icon to indicate whether the notebook is running on battery power or external AC power. ■ When the notebook is running on the Task Bar check box. 4. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Software Guide 2-11 To show...
...Power Options window. Access with Power Options window. 2. Select the OK button. Select or clear the Always Show Icon on battery power, select the icon to display battery charge information. ■ At any other item in the Power Options window, select the question mark in the Windows Power Options... icon. To learn more about these settings or about any time, double-click the icon to indicate whether the notebook is running on battery power or external AC power. ■ When the notebook is running on the Task Bar check box. 4. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Software Guide 2-11 To show...
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... in CPU (central processing unit) speed when the power source changes between AC power and battery power or when notebook use changes between energy conservation and performance. ■ In Maximum Battery mode, the processor runs at a greatly reduced speed to set the processor speed for optimal...to provide maximum performance. ■ In Automatic mode, the processor speed increases while the notebook is being used and decreases when the notebook is operating on AC power or on battery power. Power Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only) In Windows 2000 Professional the Intel ...
... in CPU (central processing unit) speed when the power source changes between AC power and battery power or when notebook use changes between energy conservation and performance. ■ In Maximum Battery mode, the processor runs at a greatly reduced speed to set the processor speed for optimal...to provide maximum performance. ■ In Automatic mode, the processor speed increases while the notebook is being used and decreases when the notebook is operating on AC power or on battery power. Power Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only) In Windows 2000 Professional the Intel ...
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In addition, SpeedStep can be disabled in the Advanced window. 3. Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on Batteries, then select OK. Procedures Select a performance mode from either the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. Select OK in Computer Setup. To ...this section. Select the same performance mode from the drop-down list for Remove Icon from the drop-down lists for Running on battery power. Set the notebook to "Using Computer Setup," later in the following table. Select OK or Apply in the same performance mode even if the ...
In addition, SpeedStep can be disabled in the Advanced window. 3. Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on Batteries, then select OK. Procedures Select a performance mode from either the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. Select OK in Computer Setup. To ...this section. Select the same performance mode from the drop-down list for Remove Icon from the drop-down lists for Running on battery power. Set the notebook to "Using Computer Setup," later in the following table. Select OK or Apply in the same performance mode even if the ...
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... the "Setup and Diagnostics Utilities" section. Open the SpeedStep window. Turn on the taskbar by default and changes to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field: ❏ Select Automatic to ...enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. ❏ Select Disable to set the notebook to indicate which SpeedStep mode is active. Software Guide 2-15 Using Computer Setup The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the...
... the "Setup and Diagnostics Utilities" section. Open the SpeedStep window. Turn on the taskbar by default and changes to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field: ❏ Select Automatic to ...enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. ❏ Select Disable to set the notebook to indicate which SpeedStep mode is active. Software Guide 2-15 Using Computer Setup The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the...
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Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Finding More Battery Power Information For more information about using and storing battery packs and conserving battery pack power, refer on the screen. Power 3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" section. 2-16 Software Guide
Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Finding More Battery Power Information For more information about using and storing battery packs and conserving battery pack power, refer on the screen. Power 3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" section. 2-16 Software Guide
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... "Setup and Diagnostics Utilities" section, "Using Compaq Diagnostics." For instructions, refer in this section. ■ Display or enter the notebook serial number, asset tag, and ownership tag. ■ Display or enter a battery pack serial number. ■ Display or enter a port replicator serial number and asset tag. ■ Display the processor serial number...
... "Setup and Diagnostics Utilities" section, "Using Compaq Diagnostics." For instructions, refer in this section. ■ Display or enter the notebook serial number, asset tag, and ownership tag. ■ Display or enter a battery pack serial number. ■ Display or enter a port replicator serial number and asset tag. ■ Display the processor serial number...
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... Preferences All alerts can be reported to a network which includes a network console, all alerts can also be displayed on the notebook screen. For information about setting alerts in Alert Properties. Intelligent Manageability ■ The system temperature alert prevents critical overheating. Monitors ...CPU (central processing unit) speed, then displays an alert, then shuts down the system if necessary. ■ The battery fault alert reports battery pack failure. ■ The monitor alert reports that an error message from a monitor with these features include the Compaq...
... Preferences All alerts can be reported to a network which includes a network console, all alerts can also be displayed on the notebook screen. For information about setting alerts in Alert Properties. Intelligent Manageability ■ The system temperature alert prevents critical overheating. Monitors ...CPU (central processing unit) speed, then displays an alert, then shuts down the system if necessary. ■ The battery fault alert reports battery pack failure. ■ The monitor alert reports that an error message from a monitor with these features include the Compaq...
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...; Do not shut down the notebook. ■ Do not remove or insert a drive. Other ROM updates may be provided as a "CPQFlash" SoftPaq. Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software from the Internet Most software at the Compaq Web site is running on battery power, docked in an optional port... replicator, or connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not download or install a system ROM while the notebook is packaged in a compressed file called a ROMPaq™. ...
...; Do not shut down the notebook. ■ Do not remove or insert a drive. Other ROM updates may be provided as a "CPQFlash" SoftPaq. Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software from the Internet Most software at the Compaq Web site is running on battery power, docked in an optional port... replicator, or connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not download or install a system ROM while the notebook is packaged in a compressed file called a ROMPaq™. ...
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... an optional power source.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from a diskette drive diskette, but not a SuperDisk drive disk.) 3. For instructions, refer on battery power, docked in an optional port replicator, or connected to the Hardware Guide, "Drives..." section. 2. Downloading a KBC ROM Update To download a KBC ROM update: 1. In the Notebook column, select your notebook. ❏ For home and small office...
... an optional power source.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from a diskette drive diskette, but not a SuperDisk drive disk.) 3. For instructions, refer on battery power, docked in an optional port replicator, or connected to the Hardware Guide, "Drives..." section. 2. Downloading a KBC ROM Update To download a KBC ROM update: 1. In the Notebook column, select your notebook. ❏ For home and small office...
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...able to restore the notebook factory image. When you restore to the factory image: ■ All settings are as they were set at the factory. ■ No software, including drivers, applications, and utilities, that shipped preinstalled or preloaded on battery power, docked in... an optional port replicator, or connected to an optional power source.) During a restoration or installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from a bootable Restore CD. The notebook factory image is present.
...able to restore the notebook factory image. When you restore to the factory image: ■ All settings are as they were set at the factory. ■ No software, including drivers, applications, and utilities, that shipped preinstalled or preloaded on battery power, docked in... an optional port replicator, or connected to an optional power source.) During a restoration or installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from a bootable Restore CD. The notebook factory image is present.