Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be
used even when the operating system is not working or will not
load. If the operating system is working, the tablet PC restarts the
operating system after you exit Computer Setup.
Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup; you must
✎
use the keyboard to navigate and make selections.
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An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with
✎
Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. For more
information about USB, refer to the “Connecting a USB Device”
section in the “Hardware Components” chapter in this guide.
The menu tables later in this chapter provide an overview of
Computer Setup options.
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Accessing Computer Setup
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed
from the File, Security, Tools, and Advanced menus.
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet
PC. Press
displayed in the lower-left of the screen.
❏To change the language, press f2.
❏To view navigation information, press f1.
❏To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc.
2. Select the File, Security, Tools, or Advanced menu.
3. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the following:
❏To exit without saving any changes, use the arrow keys to
f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is
select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then follow
the instructions on the screen.
❏To exit and save all the settings you have entered, use the
arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and
then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and
take effect when the tablet PC restarts.
Restoring Computer Setup Defaults
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were
set at the factory:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet
PC. Press
displayed in the lower left of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults.
3. Select the Restore Defaults check box.
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5. Select File > Save changes and exit, and then follow the
instructions on the screen.
When the computer restarts, the factory settings are restored, and
any identification information you may have entered is saved.
Selecting from the File Menu
SelectTo Do This
Computer Setup
System Information
■ View identification information about
the tablet PC and any battery packs in
the system.
■ View specification information about
the processor, memory and cache
size, video revision, keyboard
controller version, and system ROM.
Save to floppySave system configuration settings to a
Restore from floppyRestore system configuration settings
Restore defaultsReplace configuration settings in
Ignore changes and exitCancel changes entered during the
Save changes and exitSave changes entered during the current
diskette.
from a diskette.
Computer Setup with factory default
settings. (Identification information is
retained.)
current session. Then exit and restart the
tablet PC.
session. Then exit and restart the tablet
PC. The changes you save are in effect
when the tablet PC restarts.
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Selecting from the Security Menu
.
Select This OptionTo Do This
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an HP
Power-On passwordEnter, change, or delete a power-on
Password options
Administrator password.
password.
■Enable/disable stringent security
■Enable/disable required password on
restart
DriveLock passwordsEnable/disable DriveLock; change a
Smart Card SecurityEnable/disable power-on support for
DriveLock user or master password.
DriveLock settings are
✎
accessible only when you enter
Computer Setup by turning on
(not restarting) the tablet PC.
smart cards.
This feature is supported by
✎
select smart card readers only.
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Computer Setup
Embedded Security
■ Enable/Disable the embedded
security chip.
■ Restore embedded security chip
to factory settings.
■Enable/disable power-on
authentication support.
■Enable/disable automatic DriveLock.
■Reset power-on authentication
credential.
Embedded Security settings are
✎
accessible only if the tablet PC is
equipped with an embedded
security chip.
Device security
■ Enable/disable devices in the system.
■ Enable NIC for inclusion in MultiBoot.
System IDsEnter user-defined identification values.
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Selecting from the Tools Menu
SelectTo Do This
HDD Self Test optionsRun a quick or comprehensive self-test on
Battery InformationView information about any battery packs
Memory Check
any hard drive in the system.
in the tablet PC.
■Run a self-test on memory modules
in the tablet PC.
■View information about memory
modules installed in the tablet PC.
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
SelectTo Do This
Language (or press f2)Change the Computer Setup language.
Boot options
■ Enable/disable QuickBoot, which
starts the tablet PC more quickly by
eliminating some startup tests. (If you
suspect a memory failure and want
to test memory automatically during
startup, disable QuickBoot.)
■ Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets
a startup sequence that can include
most bootable devices and media in
the system. For details, refer to the
“MultiBoot” chapter.
■ Set the boot order.
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Computer Setup
Device options
■ Enable/disable num lock mode at
startup.
■ Enable/disable multiple standard
pointing devices at startup. (To set the
tablet PC to support only a single,
usually nonstandard, pointing device
at startup, select Disable.)
■ Select a parallel port mode: EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port), standard,
bidirectional, or ECP (Enhanced
Capabilities Port).
■ Enable/disable USB legacy support
for a USB keyboard, mouse, and hub.
When USB legacy support is enabled:
❐ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hub
work even when a Windows
operating system is not loaded.
❐ The tablet PC starts from a
bootable hard drive, diskette drive
diskette, or CD, CD-RW, or DVD
inserted into a drive connected by
a USB connector to the tablet PC
or to an optional docking device.
■ Enable/disable all settings in the
SpeedStep window. (When Disable
is selected, the tablet PC runs in
Battery Optimized mode.)
■ Swap the functions of the fn key and
left ctrl key.
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HP Client Management
Solutions
HP Client Management Solutions provides standards-based
solutions for managing client (user) desktop, workstation, and
tablet PCs in a networked environment.
The key capabilities and features of client management are
■Initial software image deployment.
■Remote system software installation.
■Software management and updates.
■ROM updates.
■Tracking and security of computer assets (the hardware and
software installed on the computer).
■Fault notification and recovery of certain system software and
hardware components.
Support for specific features described in this chapter may vary,
✎
depending on the computer model and/or version of management
software installed on your computer.
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Configuration and Deployment
HP computers come with a preinstalled system software image.
The initial software image is configured during the first-time
setup of the computer. After a brief software “unbundling”
occurs, the computer is ready to be used.
A customized software image can be deployed (distributed) by
■Installing additional software applications after unbundling
the preinstalled software image.
■Using software deployment tools, such as Altiris Deployment
Solutions, to replace the preinstalled software with a
customized software image.
■Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one
hard drive to another.
The deployment method you should use depends on your
organization’s technology environment and processes. Visit
the HP Web site at
information on selecting the best deployment method for your
organization.
http://www.hp.com/go/pcsolutions for more
The system recovery discs, Computer Setup utility, and other
✎
system features provide further assistance with recovery of
system software, configuration management and troubleshooting,
and power management.
HP Client Manager Software
HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) integrates HP Intelligent
Manageability technology within Altiris software. HP CMS
provides superior hardware management capabilities for HP
devices. It provides
■Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management.
■PC health check monitoring and diagnostics.
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■Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details, such as
machines with thermal warnings and memory alerts.
■Remote updating of system software such as device drivers
and ROM BIOS.
Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with
For more information on HP Client Manager, visit the HP Web
http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
site at
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Recoveries
Preparing to Update Software
For optimal tablet PC performance and to make sure your tablet
PC remains compatible with changing technologies, HP
recommends that you install the latest versions of HP software as
they become available.
To update HP software:
1. Prepare for any update by identifying your tablet PC type,
series or family, and model; refer to “Accessing Tablet PC
Information” later in this chapter. Prepare for a system ROM
update by identifying (through the Computer Setup utility)
the ROM versions currently installed on the tablet PC.
2. Access the updates through your local HP Web site or the
Support Software CD (purchased separately).
3. Download and install the updates.
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The tablet PC system ROM stores the BIOS. The BIOS
✎
determines how the tablet PC hardware interacts with the
operating system and external devices and also supports
such tablet PC services as time and date.
If your tablet PC connects to a network, HP recommends that
✎
you consult with your network administrator before installing
any software updates, especially system ROM updates.
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Obtaining the Support Software CD
The Support Software CD provides HP software updates and
installation instructions. The CD includes device drivers, ROM
updates, and utilities.
To purchase the current Support Software CD or a subscription
that provides both the current version and future versions of the
CD, visit the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com.
Accessing Tablet PC Information
To access the updates for your tablet PC, the following
information will be needed:
■The product category is Tablet PC.
■The product family name and series number are printed in the
lower-right corner of the display bezel.
■Model information is provided on the serial number label on
the bottom of the tablet PC.
To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM
versions than those currently installed on the tablet PC, you need
to know the version of the system ROM currently installed.
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To display ROM information in Computer Setup:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet
PC. Press
2. Select File > System Information. The system ROM
information is displayed.
3. To exit Computer Setup without changing any settings, use
the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and
then follow the instructions on the screen. After Computer
Setup closes, the tablet PC restarts in Windows.
For information about using Computer Setup, refer to the
“Computer Setup” chapter.
Downloading Software from the
Internet
Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed
files called a SoftPaqs. Some ROM updates may be packaged in
compressed files called RomPaqs. Other ROM updates may be
provided as CPQFlash SoftPaqs.
Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. A
Readme.txt file contains information regarding installing and
troubleshooting the file. The Readme.txt files included with
RomPaqs are in English.
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Downloading System ROM
CAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful installation, download and install
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the system ROM only while the tablet PC is connected to reliable external
power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install the system ROM
while the tablet PC is running on battery power, docked in an optional
port replicator, or connected to an optional power source. During the
download and installation:
■Do not unplug the tablet PC from the electrical outlet.
■Do not shut down the tablet PC.
■Do not remove or insert a drive.
To download and install a system ROM:
1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software
for your tablet PC.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the system
ROM you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a.Write down the information (date and name) of any
update that is later than the system ROM currently
installed on your tablet PC.
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, then the hard
drive designation (usually drive C), and then the folder to
which you saved the downloaded item.
6. In the folder, select the name or number of the software
package containing the system ROM update. The system
ROM installation begins.
7. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the
screen.
After a message on the screen reports a successful installation,
✎
you can delete the download package from the folder.
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Downloading Other Software
To download and install other software:
1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for
your tablet PC.
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, then the hard
drive designation (usually drive C), and then the folder to
which you saved the downloaded item.
6. In the folder, select the name or number of the software
package containing the update.
7. Select the file that includes an .EXE extension—for example,
FILENAME.EXE. The installation begins.
8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the
screen.
After a message on the screen reports a successful installation,
✎
you can delete the download package from the folder.
System Recovery
The tablet PC system recovery process provides several ways to
recover system functionality. The Driver Recovery and Operating System discs enable you to recover or repair your tablet PC
without losing personal data. The Operating System disc also
allows you to reinstall the operating system software provided
with the tablet PC.
For best results, attempt to recover optimal tablet PC
✎
functionality by using the following procedures in the order
described here.
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Safeguarding Your Data
Software or devices added to the tablet PC 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
Tablet PCs with Windows XP operating systems provide the
option of setting system restore points (benchmarks) daily as you
change your personal settings. The tablet PC may also set restore
points when you add new software or devices. You should
periodically set system restore points when the tablet PC is
functioning at optimal performance and before installing new
software or devices. This enables you to return to a previous
configuration restore point if you encounter problems.
To set a system restore point:
1. Select Start > Help and Support. Select the task “Use Tools
to view your computer information and diagnose problems.”
Select System Restore. A System Restore window opens.
2. Follow the on-screen directions for setting a restore point.
To restore the tablet PC to a previous date and time when it was
functioning optimally:
1. Select Start > Help and Support > Tools > System Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen directions for restoring the tablet PC.
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Repairing the Operating System
To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your
personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped
with the tablet PC:
1. Connect the tablet PC to external power and turn on the tablet
PC.
2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the tablet
PC.
3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the
tablet PC.
4. Press the power button again to start the tablet PC.
5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the disc. After a
few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.
6. Press
7. Press
8. Press
enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is
displayed.
f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup
window is displayed.
R to repair the selected Windows installation. The repair
process begins. This process may take up to 2 hours to
complete. The tablet PC restarts in Windows after the process
is complete.
Reinstalling the Operating System
CAUTION: Personal data and software you have installed on the tablet
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PC will be lost during the operating system reinstall. To protect your
data, back up your data before reinstalling your operating system. Refer
to the Windows online help utility to learn more about backing up
your files.
If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the tablet PC,
you can reinstall the operating system.
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To reinstall the operating system:
1. Connect the tablet PC to external power and turn on the tablet
PC.
2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the tablet
PC.
3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn off the
tablet PC.
4. Press the power button again to start the tablet PC.
5. When prompted, press any key to boot from the disc. After
a few minutes, the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed.
6. Press
enter to continue. A Licensing Agreement screen is
displayed.
7. Press
f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The Setup
window is displayed.
8. Press
esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating
system instead of repairing it.
9. Press
10. Press
enter to set up the operating system.
C to continue setup using this partition.
11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system
(Quick) and press
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CAUTION: Formatting this drive will delete all current files.
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12. Press F to format the drive. The reinstallation process begins.
This process may take up to 2 hours to complete. The tablet
PC restarts in Windows when the process is complete.
When prompted for the product key, refer to the Microsoft
✎
Certificate of Authenticity label located on the bottom of the
tablet PC.
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Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other
Software
After the operating system installation process is complete, you
must reinstall drivers.
To reinstall drivers, use the Driver Recovery disc included with
the tablet PC:
1. While running Windows, insert the Driver Recovery disc into
the optical drive.
If you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run.
Then type
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 tablet PC. Follow the installation instructions
provided with the software.
D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE (where D indicates
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Operating Environment
The operating environment information in the following table
might be helpful if you plan to use or transport the tablet in
extreme environments.
FactorMetricU.S.
Temperature
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Operating
(not writing
to optical disc
Operating (writing to
optical disc)
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating10% to 90%10% to 90%
Nonoperating5% to 95%5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating (14.7 to
10.1 psia)
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5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft
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Rated Input Power
The power information in this section might be helpful if you
plan to travel internationally with the tablet PC.
The tablet PC operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an
AC or a DC power source. Although the tablet PC can be
powered from a stand-alone DC power source, it is strongly
recommended that the tablet PC be powered only with an AC
adapter or DC power cord supplied or approved by HP.
The tablet PC is capable of accepting DC power within the
following specifications:
Input PowerRating
Operating voltage18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W
Operating current3.5 A
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with
phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms.
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Index
A
AC adapter
connecting
disconnecting
AC power
accessing notebook
information
adapter, modem
adjusting the volume
Aircraft Power Adapter
connecting
airport security devices
altitude specifications
ambient light sensor
analog vs. digital line
applications. See software
audio-in (microphone) jack
5–2
audio-out (headphone) jack
5–2
Automobile Power
Adapter/Charger
connecting
AutoPlay
Autorun
2–27
2–15
2–15
11–2
6–27
5–3
2–27
6–2
11–1
3–18
6–25
2–27
5–9
5–9
B
battery bay
inserting battery pack
removing battery pack
2–16
battery charge information
displays
3–6
hotkey
increasing accuracy
interpreting
battery packs
calibrating
disposing of
monitoring charge
primary
recycling
storing
See also battery power
battery power
conserving
low-battery conditions
2–26
running notebook on
See also battery packs
bays
See also compartments
BIOS information, displaying
9–2
bluetooth
2–25
2–28
2–33
2–16
2–33
2–15, 2–32
2–31
8–10
2–16
2–24
2–24
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