User manual SONY VAIO VPC-L21AFX/B

[. . . ] 5 Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Creating a ROMPaq diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Upgrading the ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Service Pack 2 (SP2) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Microsoft® Windows XP. SP2 is considered a recommended upgrade; we suggest that each customer review SP2 documentation, and then determine whether to deploy SP2 based on individual company needs. Audience This document is intended for SONY personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP and Service Pack 2 on SONY business notebook products. System requirements and prerequisites System requirements Information regarding minimum hardware requirements for installing Microsoft Windows XP SP2 is available at http://support. microsoft. com/default. aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2. · Supported Systems ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Compaq nc8000 Compaq nc6000 Compaq nc4000/nc4010 Compaq nx5000 Compaq nx7000/7010 Compaq nx9000 Compaq nx9005 Compaq nx9010 Compaq nx9105 Compaq nx9100/9110 Compaq nx9500 Evo N800 Evo N620c Evo 610c Evo 410c IMPORTANT Back up all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows XP SP 2. 2 You will need the following items before installing: · A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o o Windows XP OS License for each PC SP2 is available through Windows update, as a download from the Microsoft website, or on CD from Microsoft. · Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 · The latest SONY Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the section "Installation of SONY Drivers and Enhancements" o Optionally, the software can be downloaded from the SONY website at www. hp. com and burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW Note The SONY Support Software CD is updated monthly and available by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. You can also download all files, including the most current available ROM for the platform, from the SONY website www. hp. com. See Appendix A for information on determining the current ROM version and how to update. Installation Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the order provided. Failure to complete these steps in the proper order can result in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. This section provides guidelines for users who upgrade the preinstalled image of Microsoft Windows XP to SP2. Preparing for installation 1. Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all PC card devices. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. ­ Start the system using the current operating system (OS). ­ Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. Close Windows System Information by clicking on the X in the upper right corner of the window. 1. 2. If the ROM requires upgrading and the ROMPaq diskette is not available, see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in this appendix; otherwise, proceed to "Upgrading the ROM. " Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows Press Fn (Function) and Esc (Escape) keys simultaneously. SONY System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Make note of the ROM version and compare it to listings in Table 2. Close SONY System Information by clicking OK. 1. 2. If the ROM requires upgrading and the ROMPaq diskette is not available, see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in this appendix; otherwise, proceed to "Upgrading the ROM. " Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http://www. hp. com/support/files After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the SONY website, follow the instructions on the download page to create a ROMPaq diskette. Upgrading the ROM 1. 7. Connect the computer to external power. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. Press Enter at the Welcome to ROMPaq screen. Press Enter to select the most current firmware image. Press Enter to start the ROMPaq upgrade. Turn off the computer after the system ROM has been successfully reprogrammed. 6 Appendix B: SoftPaqs Unpacking a SoftPaq file Several switches can be used when unpacking a SoftPaq file. [. . . ] System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on the internal keyboard. Enables integrated WLAN in select models. Utility for configuring WLAN settings. 7 Appendix C: Observed anomalies Bluetooth · Anomaly: Unable to connect to Bluetooth devices. · Description: Pairing issues are experienced when attempting connection. [. . . ]