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...! Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) My Router Security Level Result Action No security enabled. TIP: If you did not 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). TIP: You can buy...
...! Wireless Router Security Level Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) My Router Security Level Result Action No security enabled. TIP: If you did not 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). TIP: You can buy...
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... pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network. If you 're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network...
... pass phrase in the Network key field. (You recorded this key in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network. If you 're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network...
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b Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370698-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information. The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections.
b Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370698-002 April 2005 This guide explains how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your notebook. It also provides information on modem commands, safety, and regulatory information. The last chapter provides additional reference material on battery pack and power management, external device connections, and modem and network connections.
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© Copyright 2004, 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Second Edition April 2005 First Edition June 2004 Document Part Number: 370698-002 registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as ...
© Copyright 2004, 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series Second Edition April 2005 First Edition June 2004 Document Part Number: 370698-002 registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as ...
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... 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad 2-4 To Use the Tap to Click Function of the...
... 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-7 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-8 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-9 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-10 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-11 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook 2-1 Default Power Settings 2-2 To Reset the Notebook 2-3 To Change the Boot Device 2-3 To Use the TouchPad 2-4 To Use the Tap to Click Function of the...
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... Create or Copy CDs 2-12 To Write to DVD Media (Select Models Only) . . . 2-12 Securing Your Notebook 2-13 To Set Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-15 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 ... To Safeguard Your Data 2-17 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-4 To Respond to a Low-...
... Create or Copy CDs 2-12 To Write to DVD Media (Select Models Only) . . . 2-12 Securing Your Notebook 2-13 To Set Up Password Protection 2-13 To Lock Your Notebook 2-13 To Attach an Optional Security Cable 2-14 To Protect Against Viruses 2-15 To Lock the Hard Drive 2-15 ... To Safeguard Your Data 2-17 To Extend the Life of the Display 2-17 To Clean Your Notebook 2-17 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Managing Power Consumption 3-1 How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically 3-2 To Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes 3-3 Using Battery Power 3-4 To Respond to a Low-...
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...Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-8 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only 5-6 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 5-7 To Install a RAM Expansion ... Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-12 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-13 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Display Problems 6-4 Hard Drive Problems 6-5 Reference Guide v
...Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-8 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only 5-6 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 5-7 To Install a RAM Expansion ... Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-12 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-13 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Display Problems 6-4 Hard Drive Problems 6-5 Reference Guide v
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... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory 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...
... 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory 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...
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Reference Guide 1-1 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. The following tables identify the standard external components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected.
Reference Guide 1-1 1 Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. The following tables identify the standard external components included with the notebook may vary by geographical region and the features you selected.
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) - Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) - Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) 5 External monitor port 6 Cable lock slot (security connector) 7 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 8 PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out (headphones) q Volume control w Audio mute button and audio mute light Reference Guide 1-3 location varies by model) 9 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) -
Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1 AC adapter jack 2 Universal serial bus (USB) ports 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 4 S-Video out jack (select models only) 5 External monitor port 6 Cable lock slot (security connector) 7 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 8 PC Card and CardBus slot and button (select models only; Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out (headphones) q Volume control w Audio mute button and audio mute light Reference Guide 1-3 location varies by model) 9 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) -
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If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide
If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide
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... the main status lights on the front of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on (even if the display is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ...Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock...
... the main status lights on the front of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on (even if the display is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ...Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock...
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Num Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On: The embedded keypad is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 1-6 Reference Guide Otherwise, cursor control is active (Fn+F8). Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to activate the numeric keys.
Num Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On: The embedded keypad is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 1-6 Reference Guide Otherwise, cursor control is active (Fn+F8). Getting Started with Your Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On: Caps Lock is active. 2 Num Lock On: Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to activate the numeric keys.
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...install the battery pack: 1. Reference Guide 1-7 It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time, you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the... Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program.
...install the battery pack: 1. Reference Guide 1-7 It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for the first time, you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the... Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program.
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.... ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Using the... wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
.... ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Using the... wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
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Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone jack. 3. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem." Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Reference Guide 1-9 Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1.
Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone jack. 3. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem." Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Reference Guide 1-9 Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1.
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... consumption, it is designed to feel warm or hot when used continuously. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Charge times will... run demanding applications at full power. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Leave the AC adapter plugged in ...
... consumption, it is designed to feel warm or hot when used continuously. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your lap for extended periods. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Charge times will... run demanding applications at full power. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. Leave the AC adapter plugged in ...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. Check the modem country or region settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > ...Phone and Modem Options, then select your setup. 1. Reference Guide 1-11 If the program prompts you turn on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Follow the Setup program instructions on its hard drive. The first time you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on your...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 5: Set Up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. Check the modem country or region settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > ...Phone and Modem Options, then select your setup. 1. Reference Guide 1-11 If the program prompts you turn on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Follow the Setup program instructions on its hard drive. The first time you to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on your...
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This chapter describes several of active connections, and startup time. 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. Reference Guide 2-1 However, alternative methods may be required, depending on power considerations, types of these methods.
This chapter describes several of active connections, and startup time. 2 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook You can start and stop your notebook by using the power button. Reference Guide 2-1 However, alternative methods may be required, depending on power considerations, types of these methods.