HP Compaq Notebook series User Manual

Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities
Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2 9–3
The product name, notebook model, and notebook serial number
are also displayed in the same section of the Setup utility that
displays ROM information, as described in the next section.
Accessing Notebook ROM Information
To determine whether an available ROM update is a later
ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the
notebook, you need to know the version of the currently
installed ROM.
ROM information is displayed in the Setup utility. The Setup
utility is a non-Windows utility that does not support the
TouchPad. For complete information about using the Setup
utility, see the “Using the Setup Utility” section in Chapter 9.
1. To open the Setup utility, turn on or restart the notebook.
2. Before Windows opens and while the F10 = ROM Based
Setup prompt is displayed in the lower left section of the
screen, press
F10.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the File menu, then press enter.
4. Use the down arrow key to select System Info, then press
enter. (The ROM version and date are displayed in the System
BIOS Version field.)
5. To close the System Info window and exit the Setup utility
without changing any settings:
a. Press
esc to close the window.
b. Use the arrow keys to select the File menu, then
press
enter.
c. Use the arrow keys to select Ignore changes and exit, then
press
enter.
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HP Compaq Notebook series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Compaq
Operating System	Windows 7
Graphics	Varies by model (Intel HD Graphics, AMD Radeon Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce)
Weight	Varies by model (2.0kg - 2.8kg)
Ports	Varies by model (USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD card reader, headphone/mic combo)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Processor	Intel or AMD (depending on the specific model)
Display	14", 15.6"
Battery	6-cell (Varies by model)

Summary

Part 1: Startup

Setting Up the Hardware

Provides instructions for setting up the notebook hardware for the first time.

Inserting a Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly insert the battery pack into the notebook.

Opening the Notebook

Instructions on how to open the notebook display and access the screen.

Connecting the Notebook to External Power

Details on connecting the notebook to external AC power using the adapter and cord.

Charging a New Battery Pack

Explains the battery charging process and how to interpret the battery light status.

Turning On the Notebook

Procedure for turning on the notebook and initiating software setup.

Setting Up the Software

Guidance on installing basic software and operating system setup procedures.

Installing Optional Software

Instructions for installing optional applications and utilities included with the notebook.

Setting Regional and Display Preferences

How to configure regional settings and screen display preferences.

Turning Off the Notebook

Procedures for safely shutting down the notebook and emergency shutdown.

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges

Recommendations for protecting the notebook from power surges and electrical storms.

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses

Information on protecting the notebook from computer viruses and antivirus software.

Using the Notebook Safely

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for using the notebook.

Part 2: Reference

Chapter 2: Hardware

Detailed overview of the notebook's hardware components and their locations.

Chapter 3: Keyboard

Information on the notebook's keyboard, including the TouchPad and hotkeys.

Chapter 4: Power

Guidance on power management, battery usage, standby, and hibernation modes.

Chapter 5: Drives and Drive Media

Information about internal and external drives, discs, and media handling.

Chapter 7: Communications

Details on network connections, infrared communication, and setup.

Chapter 8: Hardware Options and Upgrades

Instructions for connecting external devices, upgrading memory, and security options.

Chapter 9: Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities

Procedures for software updates, system restore, OS reinstallation, and utilities.

Appendix A: Specifications

Technical specifications for notebook dimensions, operating environment, and power.