Wireless Setup Guide
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...required. Search for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level. Point-to record this information. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared ... Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. Use the table below to add wireless capability. Record encryption key. TIP: If you...
...required. Search for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level. Point-to record this information. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared ... Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet. Use the table below to add wireless capability. Record encryption key. TIP: If you...
Reference Guide
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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
Reference Guide
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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...
Reference Guide
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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 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; location varies by model) 9 IEEE 1394 port (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 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; location varies by model) 9 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) -
Reference Guide
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...to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you finish using it. Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to the lowest comfortable ...level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Standby when you will not be using ...
...to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you finish using it. Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to the lowest comfortable ...level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Standby when you will not be using ...
Reference Guide
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... or a cordless telephone. A WLAN adapter cannot be included with another , compatible, wireless-enabled notebook. Setting up a wireless network requires: ■ A notebook equipped with a WLAN adapter-The WLAN adapter can be integrated or a free-standing add-on, such as a PC Card. ■ A wireless access point-Wireless access point functionality can be provided by a standalone...
... or a cordless telephone. A WLAN adapter cannot be included with another , compatible, wireless-enabled notebook. Setting up a wireless network requires: ■ A notebook equipped with a WLAN adapter-The WLAN adapter can be integrated or a free-standing add-on, such as a PC Card. ■ A wireless access point-Wireless access point functionality can be provided by a standalone...
Reference Guide
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...Inserting a PC Card 1. Aligning the PC Card along the bottom of the notebook, but some cards are properly seated when the outer edge is flush with the casing of the slot, slide the PC Card until it is seated. 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To Insert or Remove a PC Card The notebook PC Card slot... supports standard Type II and Type III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). ✎ The location and number of...
...Inserting a PC Card 1. Aligning the PC Card along the bottom of the notebook, but some cards are properly seated when the outer edge is flush with the casing of the slot, slide the PC Card until it is seated. 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To Insert or Remove a PC Card The notebook PC Card slot... supports standard Type II and Type III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). ✎ The location and number of...
Reference Guide
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... the button again to eject the PC Card. ✎ Before you connect any settings or adjustments to use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, select the card you plan to the equipment before using it . 2. This protects your notebook and the software you want to...you can restart the card by reinserting it . Select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If ...
... the button again to eject the PC Card. ✎ Before you connect any settings or adjustments to use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, select the card you plan to the equipment before using it . 2. This protects your notebook and the software you want to...you can restart the card by reinserting it . Select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If ...
Reference Guide
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...the external display is coming from elsewhere, such 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 notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is... fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Reference Guide 6-5 Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not Work ■ Check the connections. ■ ...
...the external display is coming from elsewhere, such 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 notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is... fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Reference Guide 6-5 Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not Work ■ Check the connections. ■ ...
Reference Guide
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Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Reference Guide 6-13 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems If the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card ■ Remove and reinsert the PC Card. ■ Restart the notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Try the card in the Control Panel. Exit any applications, then remove and reinsert...
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. Reference Guide 6-13 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems If the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC Card ■ Remove and reinsert the PC Card. ■ Restart the notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Try the card in the Control Panel. Exit any applications, then remove and reinsert...
Reference Guide
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... or Runs Sluggishly ■ This may be paused or running slowly, Windows is not responding. ■ Restart the notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting ...Open the hardware Device Manager. If this occurs frequently, consider installing additional memory. ■ Check the amount of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be normal Windows behavior. Troubleshooting If a PC Card Modem Is Not Working Disable the internal modem: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > ...
... or Runs Sluggishly ■ This may be paused or running slowly, Windows is not responding. ■ Restart the notebook by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting ...Open the hardware Device Manager. If this occurs frequently, consider installing additional memory. ■ Check the amount of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be normal Windows behavior. Troubleshooting If a PC Card Modem Is Not Working Disable the internal modem: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > ...
Reference Guide
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... allow the battery pack to replace the battery pack. ■ Heavy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you... you will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. So, if you check the Time Remaining while the notebook is performing a task requiring a good deal of the suggestions listed in the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in this feature or increase the ...
... allow the battery pack to replace the battery pack. ■ Heavy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you... you will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. So, if you check the Time Remaining while the notebook is performing a task requiring a good deal of the suggestions listed in the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in this feature or increase the ...
Reference Guide
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.... Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad 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. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. Then... paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the battery pack. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. If the USB...
.... Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad 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. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. Then... paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the battery pack. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. If the USB...
Reference Guide
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...mode 2-2 holder, hard drive 5-12 hot keys 2-6 I identifying components 1-1 increasing display brightness 2-6 inserting battery pack 1-7 CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-7 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L... LAN (local area network) connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 using a wireless adapter 4-6 left panel components 1-3 locking hard drive 2-15 notebook 2-13 low-battery warning 3-5 M maintenance and care 2-16, 2-17 Mini PCI cover 1-4 modem AT commands 4-4 blackout periods 4-3 connecting ...
...mode 2-2 holder, hard drive 5-12 hot keys 2-6 I identifying components 1-1 increasing display brightness 2-6 inserting battery pack 1-7 CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Card 5-1 RAM (memory) 5-7 K keyboard status lights 1-2, 1-6 troubleshooting 6-7 keys ALT GR 2-9 Applications 2-8 Fn (Function) 2-6 Windows 2-8 L... LAN (local area network) connection 4-5 troubleshooting 6-8 using a wireless adapter 4-6 left panel components 1-3 locking hard drive 2-15 notebook 2-13 low-battery warning 3-5 M maintenance and care 2-16, 2-17 Mini PCI cover 1-4 modem AT commands 4-4 blackout periods 4-3 connecting ...
Reference Guide
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...System CD reinstall 6-31 repair 6-30 P parallel connection, troubleshooting 6-19 parts of the notebook back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 left panel 1-3 status lights 1-5 password protection 2-13 PC Cards installing 5-1 removing 5-2 slot location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-13 performance, troubleshooting 6-14 ports 1394...installing 5-7 removing 5-9 troubleshooting 6-9 recharging the battery pack 3-5 reinstalling operating system 6-31 software 6-32 removing CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Cards 5-2 RAM (memory) 5-9 repairing the operating system 6-30 reset button location 1-4 using 2-3 restoring software 6-32 RJ-11 ...
...System CD reinstall 6-31 repair 6-30 P parallel connection, troubleshooting 6-19 parts of the notebook back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 left panel 1-3 status lights 1-5 password protection 2-13 PC Cards installing 5-1 removing 5-2 slot location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-13 performance, troubleshooting 6-14 ports 1394...installing 5-7 removing 5-9 troubleshooting 6-9 recharging the battery pack 3-5 reinstalling operating system 6-31 software 6-32 removing CD 2-10 DVD 2-10 PC Cards 5-2 RAM (memory) 5-9 repairing the operating system 6-30 reset button location 1-4 using 2-3 restoring software 6-32 RJ-11 ...
Reference Guide
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... attaching a cable 2-14 locking the hard drive 2-15 locking your notebook 2-13 protecting data 2-17 setting up a password 2-13 virus-protection software 2-15 serial port (COM1) troubleshooting 6-18 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-9 connect power 1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on... 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-19 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 Standby...
... attaching a cable 2-14 locking the hard drive 2-15 locking your notebook 2-13 protecting data 2-17 setting up a password 2-13 virus-protection software 2-15 serial port (COM1) troubleshooting 6-18 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-9 connect power 1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on... 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-19 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 Standby...
Startup Guide
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Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out (headphones) q Volume control w Audio mute button and audio mute light 1-4 Startup Guide 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; location varies by model) 9 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) -
Audio jacks (left to right): external microphone, audio out (headphones) q Volume control w Audio mute button and audio mute light 1-4 Startup Guide 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; location varies by model) 9 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) -
Startup Guide
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... use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).... ■ Put the notebook in Standby when you want to emphasize saving power. Press the wireless on -off button...
... use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).... ■ Put the notebook in Standby when you want to emphasize saving power. Press the wireless on -off button...
Startup Guide
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...battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on the side of the notebook. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the battery pack. The ... button. Troubleshooting Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not Respond When 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.
...battery pack is properly inserted and fully charged. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on the side of the notebook. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the battery pack. The ... button. Troubleshooting Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not Respond When 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.
Startup Guide
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Index P parts of the notebook back panel 1-4 bottom panel 1-5 left panel 1-4 status lights 1-6 PC Card slot location 1-4 performance, troubleshooting 4-4 ports 1394 1-4 external monitor 1-4 USB 1-4 power button 1-3, 1-11 mode status light 1-6 settings 2-2 troubleshooting 4-5 ...(modem) jack connecting 1-10 location 1-4 RJ-45 (network) jack 1-4 S safeguarding data 4-10 safety information 1-1 scroll pad, location 1-3 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-10 connect power 1-9 install battery pack 1-8 power on 1-11 set up Windows 1-12 troubleshooting 4-6 settings, BIOS 4-8 setup utility 4-7 ...
Index P parts of the notebook back panel 1-4 bottom panel 1-5 left panel 1-4 status lights 1-6 PC Card slot location 1-4 performance, troubleshooting 4-4 ports 1394 1-4 external monitor 1-4 USB 1-4 power button 1-3, 1-11 mode status light 1-6 settings 2-2 troubleshooting 4-5 ...(modem) jack connecting 1-10 location 1-4 RJ-45 (network) jack 1-4 S safeguarding data 4-10 safety information 1-1 scroll pad, location 1-3 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-10 connect power 1-9 install battery pack 1-8 power on 1-11 set up Windows 1-12 troubleshooting 4-6 settings, BIOS 4-8 setup utility 4-7 ...