User Guide

1-8 Product Description
Security Management
Security Management features customize system security.
■ Power-On and Setup Passwords—prevent unauthorized access to information
and computer configuration.
■ DriveLock—prevents unauthorized access to hard drives.
■ Device disabling—prevents unauthorized data transfer through modems, serial
ports, parallel ports, and infrared ports on the computer and an optional docking
station.
■ QuickLock/QuickBlank—locks the keyboard and clears the screen.
■ Ownership Tag—displays ownership information during system restart.
Configuration Management
Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer support
procedures. Compaq provides support software to optimize the performance of the
computer. This support software is accessible through a monthly CD-ROM
subscription. Support software can also be downloaded from the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/support/ portables.
Managing Power
The computer comes with a collection of power management features that allow battery
operating time to be extended and power to be conserved. Use power management to
monitor most computer components such as the hard drive, processor, and display.
Accessing Power Management
In Windows 95, select StartSettingsControl PanelPower to view or adjust
settings in Power Properties.
NOTE: If Windows NT 4.0 is running, select Compaq Power instead of Power. If
Windows 98 is running, select Power Management.
Power Management Levels
To extend the life of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power Properties. If
Windows 95 is running, select Start  Settings  Control Panel  Power to access
Power Properties.
NOTE: If Windows NT 4.0 is running, select Compaq Power instead of Power. If
Windows 98 is running, select Power Management.
The level of battery conservation or selection of preset power management levels can
be customized.