User manual HP COMPAQ NC6000 - Software Guide

Software Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 333634-001 August 2003 This guide provides settings and procedures for managing notebook power and security. It also provides instructions for obtaining system information and using setup utilities to help detect, solve, and prevent problems. © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel and SpeedStep are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Software Guide HP Compaq Notebook Series First Edition August 2003 Reference Number: nc6000 Document Part Number: 333634-001 Contents 1 Setup Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Wireless LAN and Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . Safeguarding the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning Off the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges . . . . . . Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . . . . . . . . . 1­1 1­2 1­3 1­3 1­4 1­4 1­4 1­4 1­5 2 Power Selecting a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­1 Understanding Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­2 Initiating Standby, Hibernation, or Shutdown . . . . . . . . . 2­4 When You Leave Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­4 When the Power Supply Is Uncertain . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­4 When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Using the Default Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­5 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off . . . . . . . 2­6 Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation . . . . . . . . . 2­7 Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­9 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . 2­10 Software Guide iii Contents Managing Power Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Power Options Window . . . . . . . . . . Displaying the Power Meter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting or Changing a Power Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Security Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processor Performance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows XP Processor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­10 2­11 2­11 2­11 2­12 2­12 2­16 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­1 Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup . . . . . . . 3­3 Using Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­3 Understanding HP and Windows Passwords. . . . . . . 3­4 HP and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 3­5 Understanding Power-On Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­6 Setting Power-On Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­7 Entering Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­8 Understanding HP Administrator Passwords. . . . . . . . . . 3­8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . 3­9 Understanding DriveLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­10 Setting DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­11 Entering DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­12 Changing DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­12 Removing DriveLock Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­13 Disabling a Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­14 Using HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager . . 3­15 Using System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­15 Setting System Information Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­16 Using the Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3­16 Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . 3­17 iv Software Guide Contents 4 Optical Drive Software Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­1 Protecting Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­1 Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­2 Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­2 Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­2 Accessing Windows Media Player Help . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Playing Video CDs and DVDs with Intervideo WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Installing WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­3 Playing Video CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­4 Changing DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­5 Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­6 Understanding Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­7 Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 . . . . . . 4­8 Formatting Recording Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­9 Creating CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­10 Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­10 Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Settings . . . . 4­11 Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . 4­13 Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . 4­13 Creating DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­14 5 Intelligent Manageability Configuration and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Management and Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP Client Manager Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altiris Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altiris PC Transplant Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Software Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5­2 5­3 5­3 5­4 5­5 5­5 Software Guide v Contents 6 MultiBoot Understanding the Default Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup. . . . . . . . Understanding MultiBoot Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting MultiBoot Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a New Default Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences . . . . . . . . . 6­2 6­3 6­4 6­5 6­5 6­6 6­6 7 Presentation Mode Opening Quick Launch Button Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­2 Changing Presentation Mode Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 7­3 Using Presentation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7­4 8 Computer Setup Using Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restoring Computer Setup Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting from the File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting from the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting from the Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting from the Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­1 8­2 8­2 8­3 8­4 8­5 8­5 9 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obtaining the Support Software CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing Notebook Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Software from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading System ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Other Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9­1 9­2 9­2 9­3 9­4 9­5 vi Software Guide Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safeguarding Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting System Restore Points (Windows XP Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . . 9­5 9­6 9­6 9­7 9­7 9­9 Index Software Guide vii 1 Setup Setting Up the Software A prompt to set up your software displays on the screen when the notebook is turned on for the first time. Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and other installation information contained in this chapter. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to ensure that the correct device drivers install, follow these guidelines during software setup: Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. Do not shut down the notebook. Do not remove or insert a drive. After you begin the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. Setup time varies. If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully. The languages you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored once the setup process has begun. If you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the software setup. Preloaded software applications are included with the notebook but must be installed through the Software Setup utility. Preinstalled software applications have already been installed on the notebook and require no further installation procedures. Software Guide 1­1 Setup This guide does not take into account any variation that may result from the notebook being connected to a network. This guide documents the Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home operating systems. Any other operating systems installed on this notebook after purchase may not match the descriptions and procedures provided in this guide. This guide documents the category view that is used by default in Windows XP. If your notebook is set to classic view, you may notice discrepancies between your notebook and this documentation. For information on switching views, see Windows XP Help and Support. Installing Optional Software You can install third-party software or preloaded utilities any time after initial setup is complete. To install third-party software, refer to the documentation included with the software. To install a preloaded utility: In Windows 2000, select Start > Programs > Software Setup. In Windows XP, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. A setup wizard loads, and a list of applications is displayed. Select the application you want to install, and follow the instructions on the screen. the descriptions To view without installingand space requirements of preloaded HP utilities them: In Windows 2000, select Start > Programs > Software Setup. In Windows XP, select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. After viewing the utility information, select Cancel. 1­2 Software Guide Setup Selecting Regional Settings Keyboard language and other regional preferences such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the operating system. To access these settings: In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options. In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options > Date and Time, or select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options > Regional and Language Options. For information about selecting regional settings, open the Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button in the upper right corner of the window, then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed. Selecting Screen Settings If you would like to see more items on your screen or to see the items on your screen displayed larger, change the screen resolution setting in your operating system. To access the screen resolution settings: In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab. In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display > Settings tab. Software Guide 1­3 Setup Setting Up Wireless LAN and Bluetooth If your notebook is equipped with wireless LAN (WLAN) or Bluetooth, you must configure these devices before using them. For information on configuring and using your WLAN device, refer to the Startup guide that shipped with your notebook. The Startup guide contains information to help you set up your WLAN and locate the correct documentation. For information on configuring and using Bluetooth, refer to the Documentation Library--Bluetooth CD included with your notebook. WLAN and Bluetooth options are not supported in all countries. Safeguarding the Notebook Turning Off the Notebook Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure: In Windows 2000, select Start > Shut Down > Shut Down, then select the OK button. In Windows XP, select Start > Turn off computer > Turn off. Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to the telephone line. Run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. 1­4 Software Guide Setup Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and repair damage they have caused. To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be installed and updated periodically. Software Guide 1­5 2 Power Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks. Task Work in most software applications Recommended Power Source Charged battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook AC adapter Optional Port Replicator Optional Aircraft Adapter Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger External power supplied through: AC adapter Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger Optional Port Replicator Install or modify system software or write to a CD External power supplied through: AC adapter Optional Port Replicator Software Guide 2­1 Power Understanding Standby and Hibernation Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or by the system. Refer in this chapter to the "Initiating Standby, Hibernation, or Shutdown," section for details about when to use each setting. Standby Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When Standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared. When you resume from Standby, your work returns to the screen where you left off. Saving your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but is a recommended precaution. When the notebook is in Standby, the power/Standby light flashes. Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your notebook in Standby for extended periods. Connect the notebook to an external power source. Hibernation Hibernation saves your work to a Hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the notebook. When you resume from Hibernation, your work returns to the screen where you left off. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to resume from Hibernation. You can disable Hibernation. However, if Hibernation is disabled, and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work while power is on or Standby has been initiated. 2­2 Software Guide Power In the Power Options window, Hibernation is not displayed as an option if it has been disabled. You must enable Hibernation in order to select it in the Power Options window. To verify that Hibernation is enabled: In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the Enable hibernate support check box is selected. In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the Enable hibernate support check box is selected. Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook is changed during Hibernation, resuming from Hibernation may not be possible.When the notebook is in Hibernation: Do Do Do Do Do not not not not not dock or undock the notebook in a Port Replicator. add or remove memory modules. insert or remove any hard drives. connect or disconnect external devices. insert or remove a PC Card or a Secure Digital (SD) card. Software Guide 2­3 Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation, or Shutdown The following sections explain when to initiate Standby or Hibernation and when to shut down your notebook. When You Leave Your Work Initiating Standby clears the screen and uses less power than leaving the notebook on. Your work returns instantly to the screen when you resume from Standby. Initiating Hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than Standby. Shutting down the notebook and removing the battery pack is recommended to extend the life of the battery pack when the notebook will be disconnected from external power for an extended period. For details on battery pack storage, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" chapter. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain Make sure that Hibernation remains enabled, especially if you are operating the notebook on battery power and do not have access to an external power supply. If the battery pack fails, Hibernation saves your work to a Hibernation file and shuts down the notebook. HP recommends that if you pause your work when the power supply is uncertain, initiate Hibernation, shut down the notebook, or save your work and then initiate Standby. 2­4 Software Guide Power When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Standby and Hibernation interfere with the use of infrared communication and drive media. Note the following guidelines: If the notebook is in Standby or Hibernation, you cannot initiate an infrared transmission. If Standby or Hibernation is accidentally initiated while a drive medium (such as a diskette, CD, or DVD) is in use: Your playback may be interrupted. You may see a warning message: "Putting the computer into Hibernation or Standby may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?" Select No. You may need to restart the playback to resume audio and video. Ä CAUTION: Do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media. Doing so may result in possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality. Using the Default Power Settings The following tables describe the factory power settings on the notebook. You can change many of these settings according to your preference. For more information on changing power settings, refer in this chapter to "Managing Power Options." Software Guide 2­5 Power Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Turn on the notebook Procedure Press the power button. Result The power/Standby light turns on. Pressing the power button returns the notebook to "on" from Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown. The operating system loads. Shut down the notebook* Save your work and close all open applications. Then: The power/Standby light turns off. Press the power button and follow the on screen directions (if displayed) for shutting down the notebook. The operating system shuts down. The notebook turns off. Shut down the notebook through the operating system: In Windows 2000, select Start > Shut Down > Shut Down, then select the OK button. In Windows XP, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Turn off the display while the power is on Close the notebook. Closing the notebook activates the display switch, which turns off the display. This conserves battery power. * If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook with these procedures, refer in this chapter to "Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures." 2­6 Software Guide Power Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Initiate Hibernation Procedure Result In Windows 2000, select Start > Shut down > Hibernate, then select the OK button. The power/Standby light turns off. The screen clears. In Windows XP, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and hold the shift key.) If Hibernation has been configured, briefly press the power button. Allow the system to initiate Hibernation (with Hibernation enabled) No action required. The power/Standby light turns off. If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates Hibernation after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or when the battery pack(s) reaches a critical low battery condition. The screen clears. If the notebook is attached to external power, the system will not initiate Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window. (Continued) Software Guide 2­7 Power Task Resume from user-initiated or system-initiated Hibernation Procedure Press the power button. Result The power/Standby light turns on. If the system initiated Hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. Your work returns to the screen. 2­8 Software Guide Power Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task Initiate Standby Procedure Result With the notebook on, press fn+f3. The power/Standby light blinks. Through the operating system: The screen clears. In Windows 2000, select Start > Shut Down > Standby, then select the OK button. In Windows XP, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Standby. (If the Standby option is not displayed, press the shift key.) Allow the system to initiate Standby No action required. The power/Standby light blinks. If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates Standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. (Default setting.) The screen clears. If the notebook is attached to external power, the system will not initiate Standby. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window. Resume from user-initiated or system-initiated Standby Briefly press the power button. The power/Standby light turns on. If the display was closed while the notebook was in Standby, open the display. Your work returns to the screen. Software Guide 2­9 Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select Shutdown. Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For more information about removing and storing the battery pack, refer to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" chapter. Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved data. Managing Power Options Many default power settings can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the default settings for the power button. By default, when the notebook is on: Briefly pressing the power button initiates Hibernation. Pressing the fn+f5 hotkey, called the "sleep button" in the operating system, initiates Standby. The display switch turns off the display. The display switch is activated by closing the display. (By default and when using custom settings, the display switch also turns on the notebook if the display is opened while the notebook is in Standby.) 2­10 Software Guide Power Accessing the Power Options Window To access the Power Options window, double-click the Power Meter icon on the taskbar, or: In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options. In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Displaying the Power Meter Icon The Power Meter icon is on your taskbar by default. The icon changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on a battery pack or external power. Double-click the icon to display the Power Options window. To hide or show the Power Meter icon on the taskbar: 1. Access the Power Options window. 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Select or clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box. 4. Select the OK button. an icon you the taskbar If you cannot see icon may be have placed onthe arrow orin Windows XP, the hidden. Select vertical bar on the taskbar and expand it to view hidden icons. 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 external power. You can also set a power scheme that initiates Standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify. Software Guide 2­11 Power To set a power scheme: In Windows 2000: 1. Access the Power Options window > Power Schemes tab. 2. Select options from the lists on the screen. 3. Select Save As to name the new power scheme. In Windows XP: 1. Access the Power Options window > Power Schemes tab. 2. Select the power scheme you wish to modify, and adjust options in the lists on the screen. 3. Select Apply. Using a Security Password You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the notebook turns on or resumes from Standby or Hibernation. To set a password prompt, access the Power Options window > Advanced tab. Select the check box for Prompt For Password When the Computer resumes from Standby, and select OK. For more information about using security passwords, refer in this guide to the "Security" chapter. Processor Performance Controls On select notebook models, Windows 2000 and Windows XP support software that enables the user to control processor performance. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation. For example, the software can be set to trigger an automatic change in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to battery pack power, or when the notebook use changes between active and idle. Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating system. 2­12 Software Guide Power Windows 2000 Processor Controls Windows 2000 notebooks with Intel Mobile processor with SpeedStep technology enable the user to adjust the processor speed. Intel SpeedStep functions independently from the power management settings available through the operating system. You must install SpeedStep separately. Installing Intel SpeedStep (Windows 2000) To install Intel SpeedStep technology, select Start > Programs > Software Setup. A setup wizard loads and displays a list of available applications. Select Intel SpeedStep and follow the instructions on the screen. When installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart the notebook. After you install SpeedStep, a tab is added to the Power Options window, an icon is added to the taskbar, and SpeedStep is automatically enabled. The default SpeedStep settings are Maximum Performance for external power and Battery Optimized mode for battery power. For details on each setting, refer in this chapter to the "Choosing a Performance Mode (Windows 2000)." To access the utility after installation, select the SpeedStep icon on the taskbar, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Intel SpeedStep technology tab. The SpeedStep icon on the taskbar indicates which SpeedStep mode is active. Hover the mouse pointer over the icon to display the current performance mode. Right-click the icon to change the performance mode. Software Guide 2­13 Power Choosing a Performance Mode (Windows 2000) The SpeedStep technology offers 3 preset performance modes: Maximum Performance mode--the processor runs at full speed to provide maximum performance. Automatic mode--the processor speed increases when the notebook is being used and decreases when the notebook is idle. Battery Optimized mode--the processor runs at reduced speed to provide an optimal balance between energy conservation and performance. The notebook can run in any of the performance modes while it is operating on external power or on battery power. Setting SpeedStep Preferences (Windows 2000) SpeedStep settings can be accessed from the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in Computer Setup. and are not accessible, If the SpeedStep windowSetup.icon enable the window they can be enabled in Computer To icon and other settings, refer to "Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup (Windows 2000)," later in this chapter. Using the SpeedStep Window (Windows 2000) To open the SpeedStep window in Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Intel SpeedStep technology tab. Then set your preferences according to the following table. 2­14 Software Guide Power Preference Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on battery power. Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on external power. Set the notebook to remain in the same performance mode even when the power source changes. Remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar. Procedure Select a performance mode from the Running on Batteries list, then select OK. Select a performance mode from the Plugged In list, then select OK. Select the same performance mode from the Running on Batteries and Plugged In lists, then select OK. 1. Select the check box for Remove Icon from Taskbar. 2. Select OK in the Advanced window. 3. Select OK or Apply in the main SpeedStep window. Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup (Windows 2000) Computer Setup, a non-Windows utility, includes settings to enable or disable SpeedStep. For more information about Computer Setup, refer in this guide to the "Computer Setup" chapter. To access the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup: 1. Open Computer Setup, by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. To change the language, press f2. For navigation instructions, press f1. Software Guide 2­15 Power 2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options. Under Intel SpeedStep Technology: Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. Select Disable to set the notebook to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. 3. Save your preferences. Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. Windows XP Processor Controls In Windows XP, processor performance controls are included with the operating system and are managed in the Power Options window. Accessing XP Processor Controls To access Windows XP processor performance controls, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab. The power scheme you select determines how the processor performs when the notebook is connected to external power or running on battery power. Each power scheme for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state. 2­16 Software Guide Power Different states may be used, depending on whether the notebook is running on external or battery power. Once a power scheme has been set, no other intervention is required to control the performance of your notebook processor. Power Scheme Processor Performance while on External Power Always runs at the highest performance state. Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Processor Performance while on Battery Power Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Starts at lowest performance state, then uses linear performance reduction (stop-clock throttling) as the battery discharges. Always runs at the highest performance state. Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Starts at lowest performance state, then uses linear performance reduction (stop-clock throttling) as the battery discharges. Home/Office Desk Portable/Laptop Presentation Always On Always runs at the highest performance state. Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. Minimal Power Management Max Battery Software Guide 2­17 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference of as a The purpose notsecurity solutions is to act beingdeterrent. These solutions do prevent the product from mishandled or stolen. In addition to the Windows operating system security measures, the notebook provides the following security features, most of which can be configured in Computer Setup. For more information, refer to the "Computer Setup" chapter in this guide. To Protect Against Unauthorized use of the notebook Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive Use This Security Feature Power-on password HP Administrator password DriveLock (Continued) Software Guide 3­1 Security To Protect Against Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Use This Security Feature Optional Smart Cards. An enabled Smart Card can store the Windows User and Windows Admnistrator passwords; therefore, both the password and the Smart Card are required to access the account. This security feature is only supported by certain Smart Card Readers. For more information on Smart Cards, refer to "Using the Smart Card Reader," later in this chapter. Unauthorized access of data Embedded Security Chip. This feature is only available on select notebook models. For more information, refer to the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Getting Started guide, included with notebooks containing this chip. Unauthorized access to the processor serial number and other system identification information Unauthorized removal of the notebook HP Administrator password, which protects the system information in Computer Setup. Security cable slot (used with an optional cable lock). For more information on the security cable slot, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "External Devices" chapter. 3­2 Software Guide Security Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not support the pointing devices on your notebook. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your notebook to navigate and make selections. Refer in this guide to the "Computer Setup" chapter for details. Using Passwords Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the notebook. If you forget your power-on or HP Administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or resume from Hibernation until an authorized service provider resets the notebook. To contact an authorized service provider, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook. If you forget the DriveLock user password but know your DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock protection from the drive. For instructions, see "Understanding DriveLock" in this chapter. Ä CAUTION: If you forget both your DriveLock user and DriveLock master passwords, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer be used. Software Guide 3­3 Security Understanding HP and Windows Passwords HP security features and Windows operating system security features work independently from one another. For example, a device disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in Windows. HP passwords and Windows passwords are also independent of one another. The following table lists the different passwords used by HP and Windows and describes their functions. HP Passwords* HP Administrator password Power-on password DriveLock user password Function Used to access Computer Setup. Used to access the notebook during Startup. Used by the day-to-day user to access drives protected by DriveLock at startup. Used by the HP administrator to access drives protected by DriveLock and to remove DriveLock protection from the drive. Stores the Windows Administrator and User passwords and is used to access Windows during startup on notebooks. Power-on and HP Administrator passwords can be stored on Smart Cards if the Smart Card Reader supports this functionality. DriveLock master password Smart Card password *HP Passwords must be enabled in Computer Setup. For more information, refer in this guide to the "Computer Setup" chapter. (Continued) 3­4 Software Guide Security Windows Passwords Administrator password Used to log on to the notebook as the Windows Administrator once Windows has been configured to prompt for a password at startup. Used to log on to the notebook as a user once Windows has been configured to prompt for a password at startup. User password HP and Windows Password Guidelines HP and Windows passwords are not interchangeable. You must use an HP password at an HP password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows password prompt. For example: If a power-on password is set, the power-on password (not a Windows password) must be entered when the notebook starts up or resumes from Hibernation. If you set Windows to prompt for a password before resuming from Standby, a Windows password (not a power-on password) must be entered to resume from Standby. Software Guide 3­5 Security The same word or series of letters, numbers, or slashes used for an HP password can be used for another HP password or for a Windows password, with these considerations: HP passwords can be any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and are not case-sensitive. An HP password must be set and entered with the same type of keys. For example, an HP password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. (For information about the embedded numeric keypad, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" chapter.) Understanding Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook. Once set, a power-on password must be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted. A power-on password: Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with keypad number keys. Can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case-sensitive. 3­6 Software Guide Security Setting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. To change the language, press f2. For navigation instructions, press f1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password, then press enter. Then: To set a power-on password, type the password in the New Password field, then in the Verify New Password field, then press f10. To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press f10. To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, then press f10. 3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. Software Guide 3­7 Security Entering Power-On Passwords At the power-on password prompt, type your password, then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook and try again. Understanding HP Administrator Passwords The HP Administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. After it is set, this password must be entered to access Computer Setup. The HP Administrator password: Is not interchangeable with a Windows Administrator password, although both can use the same word or series of letters, numbers, or slashes. Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, an HP Administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with embedded numeric keypad number keys. Can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case-sensitive. 3­8 Software Guide Security Setting HP Administrator Passwords An HP Administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. To change the language, press f2. For navigation instructions, press f1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu > Administrator Password, then press enter. Then: To set an HP Administrator password, type your password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press f10. To change an HP Administrator password, type your current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press f10. To delete an HP Administrator password, type your current password in the Old Password field, then press f10. 3. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. Entering HP Administrator Passwords At the Computer Setup prompt, type your Administrator Password (using the same type of keys you used to set the password), then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the HP Administrator password, you must restart the notebook and try again. Software Guide 3­9 Security Understanding DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you forget the DriveLock user and DriveLock master passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive, a password must be entered to access the drive. The drive must be inserted into the notebook, not an optional Port Replicator or external MultiBay, in order for it to be accessed by the DriveLock passwords. DriveLock involves a user password and a master password: A hard drive protected by DriveLock can be accessed with either the user or the master password. You can delete a user password or master password only by removing DriveLock protection from the drive. DriveLock protection can be removed from the drive only with the master password. The owner of the user password should be the day-to-day user of the protected hard drive. The owner of the master password may be a system administrator or the day-to-day user. A user password and a master password can be the same word. hard drive protected When you start the notebook from aDriveLock passwordswith DriveLock, and your power-on and are identical, you will be prompted to enter only a power-on password instead of both a power-on and a DriveLock password. 3­10