Personal Computer Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Taking a Look at the Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Computer
- Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)
- Using an Internal Modem (available on select models
- Using PC Cards
- Using Audio Features
- Using the Infrared Port
- Securing the Computer
- Intelligent Manageability
- Maintenance, Shipping, and and Travel
- Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Compaq Customer Support
- Regulatory Notices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Specifications
- Index
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Securing the Computer
continued
Using Quick Controls............................................................................................................. 11-3
Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences............................................. 11-3
Initiating QuickLock Manually....................................................................................... 11-4
Exiting QuickLock.......................................................................................................... 11-4
Using a Setup Password......................................................................................................... 11-4
Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Setup Password........................................................... 11-5
Entering a Setup Password.............................................................................................. 11-5
Using DriveLock.................................................................................................................... 11-6
Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock........................................................................ 11-7
Accessing a Protected Hard Drive .................................................................................. 11-8
Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive..... 11-8
Disabling a Device................................................................................................................. 11-9
Securing the Computer Hard Drive in the Bay..................................................................... 11-10
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock .................................................................................... 11-11
Chapter 12
Intelligent Manageability
Finding Intelligent Manageability Help ................................................................................. 12-1
Using Fault Management Alerts............................................................................................. 12-2
Identifying a Fault Management Alert............................................................................ 12-2
Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences.................................................................. 12-2
Chapter 13
Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel
Updating the System.............................................................................................................. 13-1
Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger................................... 13-1
Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription................................... 13-1
Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site.......................................... 13-2
Updating the System ROM............................................................................................. 13-2
Reinstalling Software............................................................................................................. 13-4
Replacing the Lithium Real Time Clock Battery................................................................... 13-4
Caring for the Computer ........................................................................................................ 13-5
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel..................................................................... 13-6
Traveling with the Computer ................................................................................................. 13-6