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Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics - Page 7
... and light. When you turn on the wireless device for the first time, the Found New Hardware wizard opens. Follow the instructions in the wizard to load the BWT driver.
Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is enabled, a Bluetooth icon will appear in the Windows System Tray located in the lower-right part...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics - Page 8
...www.hp.com/products/wireless/ for updates to the HP wireless product portfolio.
Table 2. Bluetooth wireless technology profiles supported by HP BWT-enabled products.
HP products
D = supported by selected models
Notebooks/ Tablet PCs
Handhelds Printers
D
D
D
D
D
D
Profile
Description
Basic printing
Dial-up networking File transfer
Enables simpler printing from a BWT-enabled device to...
Hard Drive White Paper - Page 3
... at any time by pressing the esc key.
The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is available as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. Please visit the HP Web site at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS update. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be applied to all currently shipping notebooks, in addition to...
Hardware Guide - Page 96
Hardware Upgrades
Ä CAUTION: If you install software or enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or ...
Software Guide - Page 6
...8-2 Restoring Computer Setup Defaults 8-2 Selecting from the File Menu 8-3 Selecting from the Security Menu 8-4 Selecting from the Tools Menu 8-5 Selecting from the Advanced Menu 8-5
9 Software Updates and Restorations
Preparing to Update Software 9-1 Obtaining the Support Software CD 9-2 Accessing Notebook Information 9-2
Downloading Software from the Internet 9-3 Downloading System ROM...
Software Guide - Page 8
... 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...
Software Guide - Page 25
...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...
Software Guide - Page 50
... with an optical drive (integrated or attached through the MultiBay or an optional Advanced Port Replicator) that has DVD+R capability.
To install WinDVD, open the Software Setup 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 WinDVD...
Software Guide - Page 66
... remotely update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a client computer, SSM detects both hardware and software versions, then updates the appropriate software from a central repository, known as a file store. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software CD. To download...
Software Guide - Page 75
... you check Don't Show me this Dialog Box Again in the welcome dialog box, you must open the Quick Launch Button software to change settings. To open the Quick Launch Button software:
■ In Windows 2000, select Start > Control Panel > Quick Launch Buttons.
■ In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.
7-2
Software Guide
Software Guide - Page 86
... ROM information is displayed.
3. To exit Computer Setup without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. After Computer Setup closes, the notebook restarts in Windows.
Downloading Software from the Internet
Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Some ROM updates...
Software Guide - Page 87
... a. Write down the information (date and name) of any update that is later than the system ROM currently installed on your notebook. b. Select the software you want and follow the download instructions on the screen. 4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 5. In Windows Explorer, select My Computer > the hard drive designation (usually, drive C) > the folder to which you saved the...
Software Guide - Page 88
...and install other software: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want and follow the downloading instructions on the Web page. 4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 5. In Windows Explorer, select My Computer...
Software Guide - Page 89
... recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here.
Safeguarding Your Data
Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents.
Setting System Restore Points (Windows...
Software Guide - Page 92
... with the notebook:
1. While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical drive. If you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates the optical drive).
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the drivers. After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you added to the notebook. Follow...
Software Guide - Page 94
... prompt with 6-6
setting default boot sequnces with 6-5
setting HP Administrator password preferences in 3-15
setting MultiBoot preferences in 6-1
system information options 3-16
Tools menu 8-5 USB legacy support 8-1 copyright warning 4-2 CPQFlash file 9-3
D default boot sequence 6-2, 6-5
device enabling/disabling 3-14
display settings 1-4 downloading
software 9-5 system ROM 9-4 drive designations...
Startup Guide - Page 10
...; 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 displays. Select the application you want to install and follow the instructions on...
Startup Guide - Page 19
... CD (including the Troubleshooting guide), you may need to contact HP.
Using the Help and Support Center in Windows XP
Notebooks with a Windows XP operating system have a customized Help and Support Center that provides a comprehensive online resource tool that can be used for the following:
■ Troubleshooting assistance
■ Downloading the latest driver updates and product information...
Startup Guide - Page 20
...Improve the performance of your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and
product documentation for your notebook. ■ View notebook information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your notebook up-to-date using Windows Update. ■ Find compatible hardware and software.
To access the online Help and Support Center: 1. Press the fn+f1...
Startup Guide - Page 22
Additional Information, Help, and Updates
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
The Windows operating system provided on the notebook is enhanced by HP. These enhancements add features and provide supplementary support for devices such as drives and PC Cards. Read the following caution before installing a retail version of an operating system on your notebook.
Ä CAUTION: ...