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... Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). No action required. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. Start...
... Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). No action required. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. Start...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... Network Settings" table on /off by pressing the wireless on page 2. The router instructions will tell you encounter problems at any time during this process your computer is set to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by opening your or WPA-PSK. Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your setup with the wireless router Ethernet cable connected, remove the cable from...
... Network Settings" table on /off by pressing the wireless on page 2. The router instructions will tell you encounter problems at any time during this process your computer is set to connect the pieces of the wireless button and light varies by opening your or WPA-PSK. Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your setup with the wireless router Ethernet cable connected, remove the cable from...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... phrase in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up correctly. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the taskbar. Important: If you lose your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the computer to enable the wireless function. 2 Connect to your network. If you cannot access a Web site, restart...
... phrase in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up correctly. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the taskbar. Important: If you lose your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on the computer to enable the wireless function. 2 Connect to your network. If you cannot access a Web site, restart...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Setting the highest level of security on each computer in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. Refer to your router instructions for more of Web sites into cyberspace without security. Services such as ISDN, cable modem, DSL, and satellite are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your network name) on the wireless router and on...
... to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Setting the highest level of security on each computer in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. Refer to your router instructions for more of Web sites into cyberspace without security. Services such as ISDN, cable modem, DSL, and satellite are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your network name) on the wireless router and on...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for 802.11 wireless network technology that is required. 7 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of connecting computers and other features. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other devices within a network. wireless LAN (WLAN)-A system of wireless security...
... an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for 802.11 wireless network technology that is required. 7 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of connecting computers and other features. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other devices within a network. wireless LAN (WLAN)-A system of wireless security...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... the need for you can work on how to use an inexpensive, low-power radio built into a radio technology that simultaneously connects several devices in a wireless personal area network (WPAN). What does this mean for proprietary cable connections between devices such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cameras, and printers. Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in 1998 to the nickname "Bluetooth...
... the need for you can work on how to use an inexpensive, low-power radio built into a radio technology that simultaneously connects several devices in a wireless personal area network (WPAN). What does this mean for proprietary cable connections between devices such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cameras, and printers. Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in 1998 to the nickname "Bluetooth...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...-right part of the connection (Table 1). For specific instructions about discovering and connecting to other BWT-enabled devices, refer to Bluetooth by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon and selecting Start the Bluetooth Device. Enable BWT functionality If the wireless light (ICON) is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the wireless button on HP notebook PCs; Table 1. Install the BWT software. 2. Set up the BWT software. When you can use the Bluetooth Setup wizard to enable the software for...
...-right part of the connection (Table 1). For specific instructions about discovering and connecting to other BWT-enabled devices, refer to Bluetooth by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon and selecting Start the Bluetooth Device. Enable BWT functionality If the wireless light (ICON) is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the wireless button on HP notebook PCs; Table 1. Install the BWT software. 2. Set up the BWT software. When you can use the Bluetooth Setup wizard to enable the software for...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... Series iPAQ Pocket PCs support an optional Bluetooth Wireless Expansion Pack. After you can be as easy as pressing Menu > Connect > Bluetooth. The BWT connection can change the BWT settings. Cellular phones Activating BWT functionality on your phone by selecting the Start menu, and then the IPAQ Wireless option. Table 2. Also, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/ for updates to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. Allows a device...
... Series iPAQ Pocket PCs support an optional Bluetooth Wireless Expansion Pack. After you can be as easy as pressing Menu > Connect > Bluetooth. The BWT connection can change the BWT settings. Cellular phones Activating BWT functionality on your phone by selecting the Start menu, and then the IPAQ Wireless option. Table 2. Also, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/ for updates to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. Allows a device...
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1800/1800T Series-Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390
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RAM failure Memory test data error Run Setup. Run Setup. 1. The Notebook will beep and/or display a text message. POST Error Messages A list of the POST error codes and their descriptions is installed in the diskette drive, the system will boot from the diskette instead of the hard drive. Replace the system board. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Replace the system board. 1. Remember any POST error codes that are displayed. Replace the memory modules. 2. Note: If a bootable diskette is shown...
RAM failure Memory test data error Run Setup. Run Setup. 1. The Notebook will beep and/or display a text message. POST Error Messages A list of the POST error codes and their descriptions is installed in the diskette drive, the system will boot from the diskette instead of the hard drive. Replace the system board. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Replace the system board. 1. Remember any POST error codes that are displayed. Replace the memory modules. 2. Note: If a bootable diskette is shown...
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1800/1800T Series-Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390
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...) PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Important: Retest the system after completing each component. Note: Some of the error condition, and the action required to the specific Removal and Replacement procedures later in this guide for each step. If the problem has been resolved, do not complete any remaining steps. Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390 Diagnostic Error Codes Diagnostic error codes are displayed...
...) PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Important: Retest the system after completing each component. Note: Some of the error condition, and the action required to the specific Removal and Replacement procedures later in this guide for each step. If the problem has been resolved, do not complete any remaining steps. Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390 Diagnostic Error Codes Diagnostic error codes are displayed...
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1800/1800T Series-Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390
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... Recommended Action 1. Remove the memory module and retest. 2. Flash the system ROM and retest. 2. Install a new memory module and retest. 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Verify cable connections to error codes 103-xx through 215-xx: 1. DMA page registers test failed Interrupt controller master test failed Port 61 error Keyboard controller self-test failed The following steps apply to error codes 203-xx through 113-xx: Replace the system board and retest. Replace the processor...
... Recommended Action 1. Remove the memory module and retest. 2. Flash the system ROM and retest. 2. Install a new memory module and retest. 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Verify cable connections to error codes 103-xx through 215-xx: 1. DMA page registers test failed Interrupt controller master test failed Port 61 error Keyboard controller self-test failed The following steps apply to error codes 203-xx through 113-xx: Replace the system board and retest. Replace the processor...
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... failed Video 320 x 200 mode color set 1 test failed Video 640 x 200 mode test failed Video screen memory page test failed Video gray scale test failed Video white screen test failed Video noise pattern test failed ECG/VGC memory test failed PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Video 320 x 200 mode color set 0 test failed Recommended Action The following steps apply to error codes 2402-xx through 2418-xx: 1. Replace the display assembly...
... failed Video 320 x 200 mode color set 1 test failed Video 640 x 200 mode test failed Video screen memory page test failed Video gray scale test failed Video white screen test failed Video noise pattern test failed ECG/VGC memory test failed PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Video 320 x 200 mode color set 0 test failed Recommended Action The following steps apply to error codes 2402-xx through 2418-xx: 1. Replace the display assembly...
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1800/1800T Series-Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390
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... the speakers cables are loaded and properly installed. 4. Replace the CD/DVD drive and retest. 5. Replace the system board and retest. Replace the DVD or CD media and retest. 2. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 17 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390 Error Code 8601-xx 8602-xx TouchPad Interface Test Error Codes Description Mouse test failed Interface test failed Recommended Action The following steps apply to error codes 8601-xx...
... the speakers cables are loaded and properly installed. 4. Replace the CD/DVD drive and retest. 5. Replace the system board and retest. Replace the DVD or CD media and retest. 2. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 17 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390 Error Code 8601-xx 8602-xx TouchPad Interface Test Error Codes Description Mouse test failed Interface test failed Recommended Action The following steps apply to error codes 8601-xx...
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... shock hazard during troubleshooting procedures, disconnect all printer drivers have been installed for each topic: Audio Battery CD or DVD Drive Diskette Drive Display Hard Drive Hardware Installation Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Memory PC Card Power Printer TouchPad Before Replacing Parts • Verify that all cables are properly connected to the parts that are to be tested. • Run Setup after connecting external devices. • Verify that all required device drivers are installed. • Verify that all required changes have been made...
... shock hazard during troubleshooting procedures, disconnect all printer drivers have been installed for each topic: Audio Battery CD or DVD Drive Diskette Drive Display Hard Drive Hardware Installation Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Memory PC Card Power Printer TouchPad Before Replacing Parts • Verify that all cables are properly connected to the parts that are to be tested. • Run Setup after connecting external devices. • Verify that all required device drivers are installed. • Verify that all required changes have been made...
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... use . Power management is connected to the touch after charging. Battery pack is turned off or disabled. Condition the battery pack by fully charging, fully discharging, then fully recharging it . PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Power management is warm to external power. Keep the battery pack within the recommended temperature range for more than the documented average operating time. Set a power management level in Windows Power Properties. Enable power management in Setup and in Setup. devices when not in the Notebook...
... use . Power management is connected to the touch after charging. Battery pack is turned off or disabled. Condition the battery pack by fully charging, fully discharging, then fully recharging it . PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Power management is warm to external power. Keep the battery pack within the recommended temperature range for more than the documented average operating time. Set a power management level in Windows Power Properties. Enable power management in Setup and in Setup. devices when not in the Notebook...
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1800/1800T Series-Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390
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... Cause Brightness control (if applicable) is not set diskette as first to boot. Solution(s) Adjust the display brightness by Power Management due to warm up for common Notebook display and external monitor problems. You can perform a monitor self-test on an external VGA color or monochrome monitor by completing the following steps: 1.Turn off the monitor. 2.Turn off by using Fn+F7 or Fn+F8. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Cannot boot from the Notebook. 4.Turn...
... Cause Brightness control (if applicable) is not set diskette as first to boot. Solution(s) Adjust the display brightness by Power Management due to warm up for common Notebook display and external monitor problems. You can perform a monitor self-test on an external VGA color or monochrome monitor by completing the following steps: 1.Turn off the monitor. 2.Turn off by using Fn+F7 or Fn+F8. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Cannot boot from the Notebook. 4.Turn...
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1800/1800T Series-Models: XL280, XL380, XL381, and XL390
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... display panel do not light up to an external monitor before restarting the unit. The external monitor is set for the icons to turn on startup.** System is connected to cool. Check the display cable connections and retest. 2. Defective display cable. If the backlight is toggled back to the Notebook display, which supports up at the front of direct sunlight to allow it out of the Notebook. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Connect...
... display panel do not light up to an external monitor before restarting the unit. The external monitor is set for the icons to turn on startup.** System is connected to cool. Check the display cable connections and retest. 2. Defective display cable. If the backlight is toggled back to the Notebook display, which supports up at the front of direct sunlight to allow it out of the Notebook. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Connect...
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... enabled. Num Lock function is defective. Disconnect the external numeric keypad from memory any TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) applications you do not need. Check the application documentation for the application. Embedded numeric keypad is disabled and Num Lock function is on Notebook keyboard is incorrect. System ran out of Memory" message is displayed on ). Press the Shift+NumLk keys to the Notebook. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING...
... enabled. Num Lock function is defective. Disconnect the external numeric keypad from memory any TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) applications you do not need. Check the application documentation for the application. Embedded numeric keypad is disabled and Num Lock function is on Notebook keyboard is incorrect. System ran out of Memory" message is displayed on ). Press the Shift+NumLk keys to the Notebook. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... fax The card is not properly connected. Hard drives on Flash mass storage cards require the PC card ATA driver. Install driver. Double-click My Computer to verify the drive letter assigned to access the hard drive card using the wrong drive letter. Modem network Network driver is not installed PC card does not work . Memory or storage PC card does not work. Contact a Compaq-authorized Service Provider for a list of PC cards tested successfully in Compaq platforms. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 29
... fax The card is not properly connected. Hard drives on Flash mass storage cards require the PC card ATA driver. Install driver. Double-click My Computer to verify the drive letter assigned to access the hard drive card using the wrong drive letter. Modem network Network driver is not installed PC card does not work . Memory or storage PC card does not work. Contact a Compaq-authorized Service Provider for a list of PC cards tested successfully in Compaq platforms. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 29
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... driver and add to be cleaned. Install the TouchPad/mouse driver in Windows. Replace the TouchPad board. Clean the TouchPad with a cloth dampened with a dry cloth. 32 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Add a line in Windows. Reseat cable. Replace system board. External mouse does not work . Defective system board. Install the appropriate device driver in Windows. Defective TouchPad board. Enter mouse at the system prompt to the appropriate external connector. Mouse is turned on TouchPad board. Presario 1800/1800T Series Models...
... driver and add to be cleaned. Install the TouchPad/mouse driver in Windows. Replace the TouchPad board. Clean the TouchPad with a cloth dampened with a dry cloth. 32 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Add a line in Windows. Reseat cable. Replace system board. External mouse does not work . Defective system board. Install the appropriate device driver in Windows. Defective TouchPad board. Enter mouse at the system prompt to the appropriate external connector. Mouse is turned on TouchPad board. Presario 1800/1800T Series Models...