Page 3 - Contents; Power
Software Guide iii Contents 1 Power Selecting a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Security; Multimedia
iv Software Guide Contents 2 Security Security Features Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2About Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Forgotten Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3Using HP and Windows Passwords. . . ...
Page 5 - Software Updates and Restorations
Contents Software Guide v Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Playing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo WinDVD (Selec...
Page 6 - Index
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...
Page 7 - Power; Selecting a Power Source
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...
Page 8 - Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown; Standby
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...
Page 9 - Shutdown
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...
Page 10 - When Resuming After a Short Interval
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...
Page 11 - When Using Infrared or Drive Media
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...
Page 12 - Identifying Power Controls and Indicators
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...
Page 14 - Using the Default Power Settings; Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off
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. ...
Page 15 - Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation
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...
Page 16 - Initiating or Resuming from Standby
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...
Page 17 - Setting Power Preferences; Accessing Power Options Window; Displaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar
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...
Page 18 - Setting or Changing a Power Scheme
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 ...
Page 19 - Processor Performance Controls; Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls
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...
Page 21 - Security
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.
Page 22 - Security Features Quick Reference
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...
Page 23 - About Passwords; Forgotten Passwords; Using HP and Windows Passwords
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...
Page 25 - About Power-On Passwords; Setting a Power-On Password
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...
Page 26 - Changing a Power-On Password
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...
Page 27 - Deleting a Power-On Password; Entering Power-On Passwords
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 ...
Page 28 - About Administrator Passwords; Setting an Administrator Password
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...
Page 29 - Changing an Administrator Password
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 ...
Page 30 - Deleting an Administrator Password
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 ...
Page 31 - Entering Administrator Passwords; Using Other Device Security
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...
Page 32 - Protecting System Information; Using System Information
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...
Page 33 - Protecting Your Notebook
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...
Page 34 - Using Security Software Measures
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 ...
Page 35 - Connecting an Optional Security Cable
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...
Page 37 - Multimedia; Using CDs and DVDs; Protecting Playback
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...
Page 38 - Observing the Copyright Warning
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...
Page 42 - Playing CDs; General DVD Tips
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...
Page 43 - Playing DVDs or Video CDs; Using DVD Region Settings
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...
Page 44 - Changing Region Settings
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...
Page 45 - Choosing Recording Media
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...
Page 46 - Creating DVDs and Video CDs
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...
Page 47 - Updating Software
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...
Page 48 - Accessing Notebook Product Information; Accessing Notebook ROM Information
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...
Page 50 - Downloading and Installing ROM Updates
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...
Page 51 - Downloading ROM Update
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...
Page 52 - Installing ROM Update
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...
Page 53 - Downloading and Installing Other Software
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...
Page 54 - Recovery Procedures
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...
Page 55 - Before You Begin
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 ...
Page 56 - Using the System Restore Utility; Setting a Restore Point
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...
Page 57 - Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers
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...
Page 58 - Repairing or Reinstalling Applications
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,...
Page 60 - Repairing the Operating System
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...
Page 61 - About Operating System Reinstallation
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...
Page 62 - Reinstalling the Operating System
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 ...
Page 64 - Reinstalling Other Software; Updating Reinstalled Software
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...
Page 65 - Configuring Your Notebook; Opening the Setup Utility
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...
Page 66 - Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
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...
Page 67 - Main Menu
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...
Page 68 - Boot Menu; Exit Menu
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 ...
Page 69 - Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings; Using the Help and Support Center
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...
Page 71 - Using Support Telephone Numbers; Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers
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...
Page 72 - Preparing to Call Technical Support
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 ...
