HP 355385-001 - Manuals

vi Software Guide Contents Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . 4–13 Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14About Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 4–15Backing Up Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15Reinstalling th...

Software Guide 1–1 1 Power Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The following table describes the best power source for general tasks. Task Use This Power Source: Work in most software applicati...

1–2 Software Guide Power Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown, and explains when to implement them. Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that can be initiated by you or by the system. The amount of time a battery pack can hold a ch...

Power Software Guide 1–3 Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of data during a low-battery condition, do not disable Hibernation when the battery pack is in a low-battery condition. Ä CAUTION: If Hibernation is disabled, the system does not automatically save your system memory when the notebook reaches a cri...

1–4 Software Guide Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Your choice of Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown will depend on how you work. The amount of time a battery pack can support Standby or Hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pac...

Power Software Guide 1–5 When Using Infrared or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media. Standby and Hibernation interfere with the use of infrared communi...

1–6 Software Guide Power Identifying Power Controls and Indicators ✎ In this guide, the function keys are capitalized ( Fn, F5 ). The function keys on your keyboard may be lowercase ( fn, f5 ). 1 Power button 2 Power/Standby light 3 Fn+F5 hotkey (to initiate Standby) Identifying power controls and i...

1–8 Software Guide Power Using the Default Power Settings The following tables describe the default power settings on the notebook. You can change many of these settings according to your preferences. If you want to change the default settings, see “Setting Power Preferences” later in this chapter. ...

Power Software Guide 1–9 Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure Result User-initiated Hibernation. With the notebook on: ■ Briefly press the power button -or- ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and hold shift. ) ✎ In the Pow...

1–10 Software Guide Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook is unresponsive to the Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedure, try one of the following emergency shutdown procedures: ■ If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional, press ctrl+al...

Power Software Guide 1–11 Setting Power Preferences Many of the default power settings, such as timeouts, alarms, and power button settings, can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition. ✎ On some noteb...

1–12 Software Guide Power Setting or Changing a Power Scheme The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options window assigns power levels to system components. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or AC power. You can also set a Power Scheme that ...

Power Software Guide 1–13 Processor Performance Controls Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional provide unique software that allows the user to control processor performance. The CPU (central processing unit) speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation. For exampl...

Software Guide 2–1 2 Security This chapter describes some of the security features that may be provided on your notebook. For information about Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional security features, refer to your operating system documentation.

2–2 Software Guide Security Security Features Quick Reference Your notebook also has a DriveLock security feature. For more information about this feature, refer to the notebook’s online Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature U...

Security Software Guide 2–3 About Passwords Forgotten Passwords Most security features use passwords. When you set a password, write it down and store it in a secure location. ■ If you forget your power-on password or Administrator password, you cannot start the notebook or resume from Hibernation u...

Security Software Guide 2–5 About Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook. After being set, a power-on password must be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted, or when the notebook resumes from Hibernation. A power-on password: ■ Does not di...

2–6 Software Guide Security 6. When you are prompted to continue, press enter. 7. To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility: a. Press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar). b. Select Exit Saving Changes. c. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Changing a Power-On Password To change...

Security Software Guide 2–7 Deleting a Power-On Password To delete a power-on password: 1. Open the Setup utility by pressing F10 while the “Press <F10> to enter setup” prompt is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. 2. Select Security from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use the ...

2–8 Software Guide Security About Administrator Passwords An Administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Setup utility. After it is set, this password must be entered to access Setup. An Administrator password: ■ Is not interchangeable with...

Security Software Guide 2–9 5. Type the password in the New Password field, and then press enter. 6. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, and then press enter. 7. When you are prompted to continue, press enter. 8. To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility: a. Press esc (or ...

2–10 Software Guide Security 8. When you are prompted to continue, press enter. 9. To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility: a. Press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar). b. Select Exit Saving Changes. c. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set as you exit ...

Security Software Guide 2–11 Entering Administrator Passwords At the Setup prompt, type your password (using the same type of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the Administrator password, you must restart the notebook to try again. Using...

2–12 Software Guide Security Protecting System Information Using System Information System Information options allow you to: ■ Display or enter the notebook serial number, asset tag, and ownership tag. ■ Display a battery pack serial number. Setting System Information Options 1. Open the Setup utili...

Security Software Guide 2–13 Protecting Your Notebook When you use your notebook to access a network or the Internet, you expose the notebook to security and privacy threats in the form of viruses, worms, and hackers. These security and privacy occurrences can potentially disable the notebook operat...

2–14 Software Guide Security Using Security Software Measures HP recommends that you follow these three protective security software measures to improve your notebook security and to reduce the severity of security access threats. ✎ Using a firewall can block access to Internet games, or to printer ...

Security Software Guide 2–15 Connecting an Optional Security Cable ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. Refer to the illustration that is the closest match to your notebook. To install an optional se...

Software Guide 3–1 3 Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs This chapter provides general instructions for using select multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons, playing CDs and DVDs, and using multimedia software. Multimedia software applications included with your notebook vary by model. Protecting Play...

3–2 Software Guide Multimedia Observing the Copyright Warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. This notebook should not be used for such purpos...

3–6 Software Guide Multimedia Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player software application is included with the notebook operating system. Playing CDs To open Windows Media Player to play a CD: 1. Insert a CD into the optical drive and close the tray. Wait seve...

Multimedia Software Guide 3–7 ■ If the DVD displays a “Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not Permitted” error message, change the region setting as described in the next section, and then restart the DVD. ■ For more information about using WinDVD, select Help on the WinDVD menu bar. Playing DV...

3–8 Software Guide Multimedia Changing Region Settings To change the region setting on drive media: 1. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 2. If the WinDVD window does not open after a short pause, select Start > All Programs > InterVideo WinDVD > InterVideo WinDVD. 3. Select the Propert...

Multimedia Software Guide 3–9 Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of data and damage to a DVD: ■ Before writing to a DVD, connect the notebook to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a DVD while the notebook is running on battery power. ■ Before writing...

3–10 Software Guide Multimedia Creating DVDs and Video CDs To open InterVideo WinDVD Creator: » Select Start > All Programs > InterVideo > WinDVD Creator. For instructions on creating DVDs and video CDs, select Help on the WinDVD Creator menu bar. Sonic RecordNow! Sonic RecordNow! can be us...

4–1 4 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as they become available. To update notebook software: 1. P...

4–2 Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Notebook Product Information To access the updates for your notebook, you will need the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are printed on the display bezel. ■ The product name, product...

4–4 Software Updates and Restorations Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM upda...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–5 Downloading ROM Update To download a ROM update: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or- ❏ Visit the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/supp...

4–6 Software Updates and Restorations Installing ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. To install a ROM update, follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > All Progr...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–7 Downloading and Installing Other Software To update software other than a ROM update: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. -or- ❏ Visit the H...

4–8 Software Updates and Restorations 7. Select the file that includes an .exe extension—for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–9 Before You Begin ✎ HP recommends that you try to restore your system by using the System Restore utility before you consider repairing or reinstalling your operating system. Perform the following restore procedures in the order presented. Step Description Refer ...

4–10 Software Updates and Restorations Using the System Restore Utility The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your system. The notebook sets restore points, called system restore poin...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–11 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers All drivers required for notebook functionality can be reinstalled from the Driver Recovery CD included with your notebook. If you have not reinstalled your operating system, these drivers can also be reinstalled from your hard...

4–12 Software Updates and Restorations Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Driver Recovery CD. ✎ If you have not reinstalled your operating system, some applications preloaded on your notebook,...

4–14 Software Updates and Restorations Repairing the Operating System To repair the operating system without deleting your personal data: 1. Insert the Operating System Recovery CD (included with the notebook) into the optical drive. 2. Turn off the notebook using the standard Windows shutdown proce...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–15 About Operating System Reinstallation If you could not solve the problem by repairing the operating system as described in the previous section, it might be necessary to reinstall the operating system. Backing Up Your Data Ä CAUTION: Personal data and any softw...

4–16 Software Updates and Restorations ■ The shortcuts on a desktop are often stored in C:\ Documents and Settings\ (Your User Account)\ Desktop. ■ If you have customized the settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar, you might want to take a screen shot of that element. The screen shot could be a ...

4–18 Software Updates and Restorations Reinstalling Other Software After you have reinstalled drivers, you can begin to reinstall other software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the installation instructions included with the software. Installation instructions are usually provided on the s...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–19 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on the Operating System Recovery CD is enhanced by HP. The HP enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external...

4–20 Software Updates and Restorations Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ■ To navigate, use the up and down arrow keys or tab. ■ To select an item, use the arrow k...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–21 The following tables describe BIOS settings for the BIOS version at publication. If your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown. Main Menu Setting Description Default BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detected automat...

4–22 Software Updates and Restorations Boot Menu Setting Description Default 1. Floppy Diskette Devices 2. CD-ROM 3. +Hard Drive 4. Network Adapter Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change the order. If the notebook has more than one device in a + category, you can select the one ...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–23 Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings To return all Setup utility settings to default values, select Exit menu > Load Setup Defaults. (Identification information, including ROM version information, is retained.) Exiting the Setup Utility The Setup utility...

Software Updates and Restorations 4–25 Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers If you cannot solve a notebook problem by using the online Help and Support Center installed on your notebook or the documentation included with the notebook, you may need to contact HP. To obt...

4–26 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Call Technical Support To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the notebook and the following information available when you call: ■ Product name, serial number, and product number are provided on Service Tag label affixed ...