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... Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-28 Using...
... Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-28 Using...
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...you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as FireWire), you have problems making this connection, go to the device ...manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the driver for the device. 5-6 Reference Guide The 1394 port is unpowered, or...
...you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as FireWire), you have problems making this connection, go to the device ...manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the driver for the device. 5-6 Reference Guide The 1394 port is unpowered, or...
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...Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not Work ■ Check the connections. ■ The external monitor ... port, you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for your specific monitor ❏ Select the external monitor as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the...
...Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not Work ■ Check the connections. ■ The external monitor ... port, you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for your specific monitor ❏ Select the external monitor as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the...
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...Reference Guide 6-17 From Control Panel, open Power Options, then select the Hibernate tab. ■ Check the Power Schemes tab. If the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected ■ If you are not set to finish before going into Standby. Make sure the Hibernation timeouts for ...power and battery power are using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for the operation to Never. Printing Problems ✎ You will not enter Standby if the connection is active. ■ If the notebook is secure at both ends. ■ Check for printer errors. If a Serial...
...Reference Guide 6-17 From Control Panel, open Power Options, then select the Hibernate tab. ■ Check the Power Schemes tab. If the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as Expected ■ If you are not set to finish before going into Standby. Make sure the Hibernation timeouts for ...power and battery power are using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for the operation to Never. Printing Problems ✎ You will not enter Standby if the connection is active. ■ If the notebook is secure at both ends. ■ Check for printer errors. If a Serial...
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...9632; Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Then plug in Control Panel. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack...You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT...
...9632; Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Then plug in Control Panel. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack...You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT...
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... as the boot device. This can routinely take a minute or more to a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server. Troubleshooting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette Drive ■ Make sure the diskette drive is selected as the hardware has been reinitialized, the Windows desktop... will see a blinking cursor on your display. While the operating system is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you are using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS Setup utility Boot menu to Resume After Entering...
... as the boot device. This can routinely take a minute or more to a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server. Troubleshooting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette Drive ■ Make sure the diskette drive is selected as the hardware has been reinitialized, the Windows desktop... will see a blinking cursor on your display. While the operating system is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you are using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS Setup utility Boot menu to Resume After Entering...
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The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following restore CDs: ■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for these actions. However, procedures will vary. ✎ ...the order described here. 6-28 Reference Guide Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for recovering optimal system functionality. For more information, visit ...
The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following restore CDs: ■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for these actions. However, procedures will vary. ✎ ...the order described here. 6-28 Reference Guide Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for recovering optimal system functionality. For more information, visit ...
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...format the drive. The reinstallation process begins. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. 6-32 Reference Guide To reinstall drivers: 1. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press enter. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete. &#... Use the Application Recovery and third-party discs to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Reinstalling Drivers After the OS installation process is displayed that formatting this drive will delete all current files. 12. Follow the ...
...format the drive. The reinstallation process begins. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. 6-32 Reference Guide To reinstall drivers: 1. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press enter. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete. &#... Use the Application Recovery and third-party discs to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Reinstalling Drivers After the OS installation process is displayed that formatting this drive will delete all current files. 12. Follow the ...
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... modem 4-4 notebook 6-23 connecting 1394 device 5-6 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-7 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 display adjusting brightness 2-6 adjusting settings 5-4 cleaning 2-17 extending the life 2-17 troubleshooting 6-4 using dual display mode 5-5 drivers reinstalling...
... modem 4-4 notebook 6-23 connecting 1394 device 5-6 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-7 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 display adjusting brightness 2-6 adjusting settings 5-4 cleaning 2-17 extending the life 2-17 troubleshooting 6-4 using dual display mode 5-5 drivers reinstalling...
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Index turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 U updating drivers 6-28 software 6-28 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-19 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 V virus-protection software 2-15 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-7 on-off button 1-2 troubleshooting 6-21 wireless network connection turning off 4-9 turning on 4-8 Index-6 Reference Guide
Index turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 U updating drivers 6-28 software 6-28 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-19 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 V virus-protection software 2-15 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-7 on-off button 1-2 troubleshooting 6-21 wireless network connection turning off 4-9 turning on 4-8 Index-6 Reference Guide
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... from Your Battery Packs 3-4 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-6 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 4-1 Display Problems 4-2 Hard Drive Problems 4-3 Performance Problems 4-4 Power and Battery Pack Problems 4-5 Startup Problems 4-6 Configuring Your Notebook 4-7 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 4-7 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 4-9 Using System Recovery Features 4-9 Safeguarding Your Data 4-10 Operating System...
... from Your Battery Packs 3-4 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-6 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 4-1 Display Problems 4-2 Hard Drive Problems 4-3 Performance Problems 4-4 Power and Battery Pack Problems 4-5 Startup Problems 4-6 Configuring Your Notebook 4-7 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 4-7 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 4-9 Using System Recovery Features 4-9 Safeguarding Your Data 4-10 Operating System...
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... monitor may not be detected. This will wake the display if it to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for your model, by selecting Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Adjust the size of the desktop icons ... properties ❏ Continue to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is cold, allow it is in Display-off mode. ■ If the notebook is enabled. 4-2 Startup Guide Troubleshooting Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad.
... monitor may not be detected. This will wake the display if it to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for your model, by selecting Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Adjust the size of the desktop icons ... properties ❏ Continue to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is cold, allow it is in Display-off mode. ■ If the notebook is enabled. 4-2 Startup Guide Troubleshooting Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad.
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...■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for these actions. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following procedures... information, see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in the order described here. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for recovering optimal system functionality. For more information, visit the Web site at ...
...■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for these actions. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following procedures... information, see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in the order described here. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for recovering optimal system functionality. For more information, visit the Web site at ...
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...software you added to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Startup Guide 4-13 Press F to complete. Select the desired driver(s) or system utility from the Driver Recovery CD menu. 4. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to format the ... with the OS CD for hardware driver and system utility refresh and for the product key, refer to the notebook. The reinstallation process begins. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall drivers. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process ...
...software you added to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Startup Guide 4-13 Press F to complete. Select the desired driver(s) or system utility from the Driver Recovery CD menu. 4. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to format the ... with the OS CD for hardware driver and system utility refresh and for the product key, refer to the notebook. The reinstallation process begins. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall drivers. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process ...
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Index configuring notebook 4-7 configuring the notebook 4-7 connecting AC power 1-9 phone line 1-10 TV (as an external monitor) 2-8 connectors audio 1-4 RJ-11 (modem) 1-4 RJ-45 (network) 1-4 security 1-4 S-Video out 1-4 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 display adjusting brightness 2-6 troubleshooting 4-2 Documentation Library CD 1-12 drivers reinstalling 4-13 updating 4-9 DVD drive creating data disc 2-7 creating movie disc 2-7 playing movies 2-7 setting...
Index configuring notebook 4-7 configuring the notebook 4-7 connecting AC power 1-9 phone line 1-10 TV (as an external monitor) 2-8 connectors audio 1-4 RJ-11 (modem) 1-4 RJ-45 (network) 1-4 security 1-4 S-Video out 1-4 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 display adjusting brightness 2-6 troubleshooting 4-2 Documentation Library CD 1-12 drivers reinstalling 4-13 updating 4-9 DVD drive creating data disc 2-7 creating movie disc 2-7 playing movies 2-7 setting...
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Index T telephone line connection 1-10 1394 port location 1-4 toggling built-in keypad 2-6 TouchPad 1-3 functions 2-5 troubleshooting 4-4 use of 2-4 troubleshooting battery packs 4-5 display 4-2 hard drive 4-3 keyboard 4-3 performance 4-4 power 4-5 startup 4-6 turning off the notebook 2-2 turning on the notebook 1-11, 2-2 U updating drivers 4-9 software 4-9 USB port location 1-4 using BIOS Setup Utility 4-7 V volume control 1-4 W wireless indicator light 1-3 on-off button 1-3 Index-4 Startup Guide
Index T telephone line connection 1-10 1394 port location 1-4 toggling built-in keypad 2-6 TouchPad 1-3 functions 2-5 troubleshooting 4-4 use of 2-4 troubleshooting battery packs 4-5 display 4-2 hard drive 4-3 keyboard 4-3 performance 4-4 power 4-5 startup 4-6 turning off the notebook 2-2 turning on the notebook 1-11, 2-2 U updating drivers 4-9 software 4-9 USB port location 1-4 using BIOS Setup Utility 4-7 V volume control 1-4 W wireless indicator light 1-3 on-off button 1-3 Index-4 Startup Guide
