To Write To Dvd Media; Securing Your Notebook; To Set Up Password Protection - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 2105 Reference Manual

Basic Operation

To Write to DVD Media

If your notebook is equipped with a DVD+RW/R and CDRW
combo drive, you must install Roxio Easy CD Creator and Sonic
My DVD software from the CDs included with your notebook
before you can write to DVD media.
When writing to DVD+R or DVD+RW media, observe the
following guidelines:
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Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface, and ensure that
room temperature is below 90° F.
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to the notebook and
an AC electrical outlet.
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Close and exit all other software applications, except Roxio
Easy CD Creator (when writing a data disc) or Sonic My
DVD (when writing a video disc).

Securing Your Notebook

To Set Up Password Protection

To protect your notebook from access by another user, set up the
password protection as follows:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > User Accounts, then select
your account.
2. Select Create a Password, then set the password.
3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options.
4. On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a
password when the notebook leaves Standby.
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To cancel password protection, repeat the preceding steps, but set
an empty password.
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