Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - Failure to complete these steps in the section "Installation of Microsoft Windows XP to SP2. Connect AC power. 4. Start the system using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a download from the Microsoft website, or on CD from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the proper order can also download all PC card devices...
... ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - Failure to complete these steps in the section "Installation of Microsoft Windows XP to SP2. Connect AC power. 4. Start the system using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a download from the Microsoft website, or on CD from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the proper order can also download all PC card devices...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... notebook PC. Installing SP2 and system software updates Preparing for additional information. Install SP2 (See note below). Platforms All supported platforms All supported platforms All supported platforms All supported platforms Version 3.00 C 3.00 B 5.00 A 1.00 A 4 See Table 1 for installation -- Refer to the documentation included with recommended installation order) Windows XP SP2 software components Support Software for Bluetooth by hp Support Software for Bluetooth MultiPort Module Quick Launch Button Software System Enhancements for complete SP2 installation instructions...
... notebook PC. Installing SP2 and system software updates Preparing for additional information. Install SP2 (See note below). Platforms All supported platforms All supported platforms All supported platforms All supported platforms Version 3.00 C 3.00 B 5.00 A 1.00 A 4 See Table 1 for installation -- Refer to the documentation included with recommended installation order) Windows XP SP2 software components Support Software for Bluetooth by hp Support Software for Bluetooth MultiPort Module Quick Launch Button Software System Enhancements for complete SP2 installation instructions...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...Descriptions of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes. Provides users with a compilation of the software used when unpacking a SoftPaq file. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Utility for the touchpad device. Enables integrated modem devices select models. Enables integrated WLAN in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name Hot Key Support ADI SoundMax Audio Driver Ethernet Drivers Modem Drivers ATI Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System...
...Descriptions of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes. Provides users with a compilation of the software used when unpacking a SoftPaq file. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Utility for the touchpad device. Enables integrated modem devices select models. Enables integrated WLAN in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name Hot Key Support ADI SoundMax Audio Driver Ethernet Drivers Modem Drivers ATI Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System...
WLAN solutions for HP enterprise notebooks and Tablet PCs
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... wired LANs. block lengths and key lengths are variable. (Block ciphers are addressing business customer needs for sensitive data stored locally or accessed over a long purchase period ease IT management by the U.S. Easy distribution of encryption keys and user profiles The management and distribution of the IEEE 802.11i specification, the most enterprise IT managers. WPA was intended to make wireless networks as...
... wired LANs. block lengths and key lengths are variable. (Block ciphers are addressing business customer needs for sensitive data stored locally or accessed over a long purchase period ease IT management by the U.S. Easy distribution of encryption keys and user profiles The management and distribution of the IEEE 802.11i specification, the most enterprise IT managers. WPA was intended to make wireless networks as...
Hardware Guide
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... password. While the notebook is in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. Before you must set a Windows system password. To disable QuickLock, enter your operating system documentation. QuickLock does not disable the TouchPad. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in Standby, the power/Standby light blinks. ■ To exit Standby, briefly press the power button, or tap the TouchPad, a key on the keyboard, or other pointing device component. Hardware Guide...
... password. While the notebook is in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. Before you must set a Windows system password. To disable QuickLock, enter your operating system documentation. QuickLock does not disable the TouchPad. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in Standby, the power/Standby light blinks. ■ To exit Standby, briefly press the power button, or tap the TouchPad, a key on the keyboard, or other pointing device component. Hardware Guide...
Hardware Guide
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... the Turn Off Monitor drop-down the notebook. ■ Select a short wait time, 5 minutes or less, for more , calibrate it in a location that you are not using them. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card or a digital media card that is accurate. To change display timeout settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. Battery Packs ■ Unplug external devices not connected to external power when you are not using. ■ Decreasing screen brightness by your work...
... the Turn Off Monitor drop-down the notebook. ■ Select a short wait time, 5 minutes or less, for more , calibrate it in a location that you are not using them. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card or a digital media card that is accurate. To change display timeout settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. Battery Packs ■ Unplug external devices not connected to external power when you are not using. ■ Decreasing screen brightness by your work...
Hardware Guide
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... of 4-5 inserting/removing CD or DVD 4-8 types and terms 4-2 memory compartment location 1-30, 1-31 displaying amount of 8-11 Memory Stick 8-6 Memory Stick Pro 8-6 microphone jack 1-26, 1-29 microphone, external 5-4, 5-5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1-32 Modem approval 1-32 product identification 1-32 Service Tag 1-32 System 1-32 wireless certification 1-32 LAN connection 7-7 left-side components 1-22, 1-24 lights battery 1-5, 1-6, 1-17, 1-19 caps lock 1-7, 1-8 Digital Media slot 1-8 IDE 1-7, 1-8, 1-16, 1-18, 4-7 keyboard 1-7, 1-8 num lock 1-7, 1-8, 2-15 power 1-5, 1-6 power/Standby...
... of 4-5 inserting/removing CD or DVD 4-8 types and terms 4-2 memory compartment location 1-30, 1-31 displaying amount of 8-11 Memory Stick 8-6 Memory Stick Pro 8-6 microphone jack 1-26, 1-29 microphone, external 5-4, 5-5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1-32 Modem approval 1-32 product identification 1-32 Service Tag 1-32 System 1-32 wireless certification 1-32 LAN connection 7-7 left-side components 1-22, 1-24 lights battery 1-5, 1-6, 1-17, 1-19 caps lock 1-7, 1-8 Digital Media slot 1-8 IDE 1-7, 1-8, 1-16, 1-18, 4-7 keyboard 1-7, 1-8 num lock 1-7, 1-8, 2-15 power 1-5, 1-6 power/Standby...
Software Guide
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... notebook discharges more quickly, even when the notebook is enabled by default, but can be lost . Hibernation is turned off the notebook. Make sure that no data is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Shutdown Shutdown turns off , than a battery pack that Hibernation is lost . Unsaved data will be entered to delete the restoration data and proceed with system boot. Do not change the notebook configuration during a power outage. ■ A battery...
... notebook discharges more quickly, even when the notebook is enabled by default, but can be lost . Hibernation is turned off the notebook. Make sure that no data is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Shutdown Shutdown turns off , than a battery pack that Hibernation is lost . Unsaved data will be entered to delete the restoration data and proceed with system boot. Do not change the notebook configuration during a power outage. ■ A battery...
Software Guide
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... of keys. For example, an HP password set your Windows system password: ■ To initiate QuickLock, press the Fn+F6 hotkey. ■ To disable QuickLock, enter your Windows system password. 2-4 Software Guide Security ■ An Administrator password and a Windows Administrator password are capitalized (Fn, F5). Before you can use this feature, you set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with internal keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad...
... of keys. For example, an HP password set your Windows system password: ■ To initiate QuickLock, press the Fn+F6 hotkey. ■ To disable QuickLock, enter your Windows system password. 2-4 Software Guide Security ■ An Administrator password and a Windows Administrator password are capitalized (Fn, F5). Before you can use this feature, you set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with internal keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad...
Software Guide
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Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is displayed in the Setup utility. Select the Power-On Password field. 4. Setting a Power-On Password To set with keyboard number keys will not be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted, or when the notebook resumes from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use of the screen. 2. Type the password in the Enter New Password field, and then press enter. 5. For example, a password set a power-on password: ■ Does not display as it is...
Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is displayed in the Setup utility. Select the Power-On Password field. 4. Setting a Power-On Password To set with keyboard number keys will not be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted, or when the notebook resumes from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use of the screen. 2. Type the password in the Enter New Password field, and then press enter. 5. For example, a password set a power-on password: ■ Does not display as it is...
Software Guide
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... Hardware Guide on your notebook. 3-2 Software Guide The function keys on this guide, the function keys are not designed for such purposes. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your keyboard may be used for use with video CDs (VCDs). Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models) ✎ In this CD. For details about all of an audio CD or DVD, press the Fn+F12 hotkey 1. ✎ The 4 hotkeys work correctly with DVDs...
... Hardware Guide on your notebook. 3-2 Software Guide The function keys on this guide, the function keys are not designed for such purposes. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your keyboard may be used for use with video CDs (VCDs). Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models) ✎ In this CD. For details about all of an audio CD or DVD, press the Fn+F12 hotkey 1. ✎ The 4 hotkeys work correctly with DVDs...
Software Guide
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... software updates, particularly a ROM update. 4-1 To update notebook software: 1. Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying your notebook as they become available. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date. ✎ If your notebook connects to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any update...
... software updates, particularly a ROM update. 4-1 To update notebook software: 1. Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying your notebook as they become available. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date. ✎ If your notebook connects to make sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the software provided with your network administrator before installing any update...
Software Guide
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... preferences and exit the Setup utility. b. Your preferences are set as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. Some ROM updates may be packaged in effect when the notebook restarts. The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing the following: ■ A ROM update ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update 4-3 c. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Other ROM updates may be provided as you exit Setup and are English only...
... preferences and exit the Setup utility. b. Your preferences are set as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. Some ROM updates may be packaged in effect when the notebook restarts. The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing the following: ■ A ROM update ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update 4-3 c. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Other ROM updates may be provided as you exit Setup and are English only...
Software Guide
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... WinDVD Creator, refer to reinstall other software. Type update device driver in the CD package, or at the Web site of the software provider or manufacturer. Installation instructions are usually provided on your operating system, select Start > Help and Support > Windows Update, and then follow the instructions included with the software. Updating Reinstalled Software HP strongly recommends that you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. 4-18...
... WinDVD Creator, refer to reinstall other software. Type update device driver in the CD package, or at the Web site of the software provider or manufacturer. Installation instructions are usually provided on your operating system, select Start > Help and Support > Windows Update, and then follow the instructions included with the software. Updating Reinstalled Software HP strongly recommends that you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. 4-18...
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... install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use...
... install and configure new hardware. ■ Troubleshoot and fix common notebook problems. ■ Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as Norton AntiVirus software. ■ Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use...
Getting Started
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... correct device drivers are installed during software setup: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the system and cannot be restored during the installation. ■ When you are prompted to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■ The battery light...
... correct device drivers are installed during software setup: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the system and cannot be restored during the installation. ■ When you are prompted to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the notebook is turned on while the battery pack is charging and turns off after the battery pack is on: ■ The software setup prompt appears on the screen. ■ The battery light...
Getting Started
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... information about modem connections and equipment. ■ Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide-Describes steps for notebook maintenance and guidelines for using the notebook internationally. ■ Troubleshooting guide-Includes solutions for replacing battery packs, using keyboard features and drives, connecting external equipment, and upgrading the notebook. ■ Software Guide-Describes software, including details about power and security features. ■ Modem and Networking guide-Provides details about the notebook, refer to all models, contains the guides described in the...
... information about modem connections and equipment. ■ Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide-Describes steps for notebook maintenance and guidelines for using the notebook internationally. ■ Troubleshooting guide-Includes solutions for replacing battery packs, using keyboard features and drives, connecting external equipment, and upgrading the notebook. ■ Software Guide-Describes software, including details about power and security features. ■ Modem and Networking guide-Provides details about the notebook, refer to all models, contains the guides described in the...
Getting Started
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... System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your notebook with Windows Update. ■ Find compatible hardware and software. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey or select Start > Help and Support. 2. Startup Guide 2-3 Additional...
... System Restore. ■ Improve performance of your hard drive and battery. ■ Contact an HP support specialist or use Remote Assistance to get additional help. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. ■ Use Tools to view notebook information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your notebook with Windows Update. ■ Find compatible hardware and software. Press the Fn+F1 hotkey or select Start > Help and Support. 2. Startup Guide 2-3 Additional...
Getting Started
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Keyboard and Drive Lights Notebook Features Component Description 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on . 3 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light; also referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light On: The internal hard drive or optical drive bay is being accessed. 4 Optical disk drive light On: The optical drive bay is being accessed. 5 5-in-1 Digital Media slot light On: Slot is on . 2 Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is accessing optional digital (select models) media. Startup Guide 3-7
Keyboard and Drive Lights Notebook Features Component Description 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on . 3 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) light; also referred to as hard drive/optical drive activity light On: The internal hard drive or optical drive bay is being accessed. 4 Optical disk drive light On: The optical drive bay is being accessed. 5 5-in-1 Digital Media slot light On: Slot is on . 2 Num lock light On: Num lock or the internal keypad is accessing optional digital (select models) media. Startup Guide 3-7
Getting Started
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..., pressing Fn+F8 increases screen brightness. 2 Function keys (11) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the function keys to the "TouchPad and Keyboard" chapter in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD. Component Description 1 Fn key Combines with the Fn key, function keys F1 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys. (The F2 function key is not used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. *Refer...
..., pressing Fn+F8 increases screen brightness. 2 Function keys (11) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the function keys to the "TouchPad and Keyboard" chapter in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD. Component Description 1 Fn key Combines with the Fn key, function keys F1 through F12 perform additional tasks as hotkeys. (The F2 function key is not used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. *Refer...