HP (Hewlett-Packard) 355385-001 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contents

  3
• Power

  7
  • Selecting a Power Source

    7
  • Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown

    8
    • Standby

      8
    • Hibernation

      8
    • Shutdown

      9
  • Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

    10
    • When Resuming After a Short Interval

      10
    • When Resuming After a Week or More

      10
    • When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain

      10
    • When Using Infrared or Drive Media

      11
  • Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures

    11
    • Identifying Power Controls and Indicators

      12
  • Using the Default Power Settings

    14
    • Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off

      14
    • Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation

      15
    • Initiating or Resuming from Standby

      16
    • Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

      16
  • Setting Power Preferences

    17
    • Accessing Power Options Window

      17
    • Displaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar

      17
    • Setting or Changing a Power Scheme

      18
    • Using a Security Password

      18
  • Processor Performance Controls

    19
    • Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls

      19
• Security

  21
  • Security Features Quick Reference

    22
  • About Passwords

    23
    • Forgotten Passwords

      23
    • Using HP and Windows Passwords

      23
  • About QuickLock (Fn+F6)

    24
  • About Power-On Passwords

    25
    • Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords

      25
      • Setting a Power-On Password

        25
      • Changing a Power-On Password

        26
      • Deleting a Power-On Password

        27
    • Entering Power-On Passwords

      27
  • About Administrator Passwords

    28
    • Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords

      28
      • Setting an Administrator Password

        28
      • Changing an Administrator Password

        29
      • Deleting an Administrator Password

        30
    • Entering Administrator Passwords

      31
  • Using Other Device Security

    31
  • Protecting System Information

    32
    • Using System Information

      32
    • Setting System Information Options

      32
  • Protecting Your Notebook

    33
  • Using Security Software Measures

    34
  • Connecting an Optional Security Cable

    35
• Multimedia

  37
  • Using CDs and DVDs

    37
    • Protecting Playback

      37
    • Observing the Copyright Warning

      38
  • Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models)

    38
    • HP Image Zone (Select Models)

      40
    • InterVideo Home Theater (Select Models)

      41
    • Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models)

      41
  • Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player

    42
    • Playing CDs

      42
  • Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo WinDVD (Select Models)

    42
    • General DVD Tips

      42
    • Playing DVDs or Video CDs

      43
    • Using DVD Region Settings

      43
    • Changing Region Settings

      44
  • Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator (Select Models)

    44
    • Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator

      45
    • Choosing Recording Media

      45
    • Creating DVDs and Video CDs

      46
  • Sonic RecordNow!

    46
• Software Updates and Restorations

  47
  • Updating Software

    47
    • Accessing Notebook Product Information

      48
    • Accessing Notebook ROM Information

      48
  • Downloading and Installing Software Updates

    49
    • Downloading and Installing ROM Updates

      50
      • Downloading ROM Update

        51
      • Installing ROM Update

        52
    • Downloading and Installing Other Software

      53
  • Recovery Procedures

    54
    • Before You Begin

      55
  • Using the System Restore Utility

    56
    • Setting a Restore Point

      56
    • Restoring to a Restore Point

      56
  • Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers

    57
  • Repairing or Reinstalling Applications

    58
    • Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive

      58
    • Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD

      59
  • Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System

    59
    • Repairing the Operating System

      60
    • About Operating System Reinstallation

      61
    • Backing Up Your Data

      61
    • Reinstalling the Operating System

      62
      • Reinstalling Other Software

        64
      • Updating Reinstalled Software

        64
  • Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System

    65
  • Configuring Your Notebook

    65
    • Opening the Setup Utility

      65
    • Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility

      66
    • Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings

      69
    • Exiting the Setup Utility

      69
  • Using the Help and Support Center

    69
  • Using Support Telephone Numbers

    71
    • Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers

      71
    • Preparing to Call Technical Support

      72
• Index

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