Wireless Setup Guide
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... booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. During router configuration, use the table below to record router security level. Search for...ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). 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)....
... booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. During router configuration, use the table below to record router security level. Search for...ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). 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)....
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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...downgraded to http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pc_custom.html for the particular platform by division engineering). Please refer to Windows 98 SE, NT 4.0, or 2000. Windows XP can be reinstalled later, at no additional cost. For more information about PC Custom Solutions. 2. Customers... Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. Pre-installation of these operating systems would then utilize the PC Custom Solutions SIMS services. Compaq PCCS group should be more expensive. This group will be an acceptable solution for downgrade to work through the...
...downgraded to http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pc_custom.html for the particular platform by division engineering). Please refer to Windows 98 SE, NT 4.0, or 2000. Windows XP can be reinstalled later, at no additional cost. For more information about PC Custom Solutions. 2. Customers... Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. Pre-installation of these operating systems would then utilize the PC Custom Solutions SIMS services. Compaq PCCS group should be more expensive. This group will be an acceptable solution for downgrade to work through the...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... least 12 months. Generally, DSP is also dependent on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you have standardized on Microsoft's current OS Lifecycle Guidelines, Windows 2000 ...Professional will continue to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as Windows 2000 or XP Professional. Compaq will only be able to upgrade my OS for one year after July 1, 2002? Provision ...through March 2003. No, only select models will the transition to pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? WINDOWS 98 SE...
... least 12 months. Generally, DSP is also dependent on supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you have standardized on Microsoft's current OS Lifecycle Guidelines, Windows 2000 ...Professional will continue to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as Windows 2000 or XP Professional. Compaq will only be able to upgrade my OS for one year after July 1, 2002? Provision ...through March 2003. No, only select models will the transition to pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? WINDOWS 98 SE...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...such as drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing an operating system enhanced by Compaq. Software Guide 6-11 Software Updates and Restorations Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a Restore CD is enhanced by Compaq with a retail ...version of an operating system will result in an unresponsive system. In some cases, the loss of all Compaq enhancements. In other cases, complete USB support ...
...such as drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing an operating system enhanced by Compaq. Software Guide 6-11 Software Updates and Restorations Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a Restore CD is enhanced by Compaq with a retail ...version of an operating system will result in an unresponsive system. In some cases, the loss of all Compaq enhancements. In other cases, complete USB support ...
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... 6-4 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission 6-5 Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared 6-5 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 6-6 Finding Communication and Security Information . . . . . 6-6 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades 7-1 Using PC Cards 7-1 Selecting a PC Card 7-1 Configuring a PC Card 7-2 Inserting a PC Card 7-2 Stopping and Removing a PC Card 7-3 vi Hardware Guide
... 6-4 Setting Up an Infrared Transmission 6-5 Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared 6-5 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 6-6 Finding Communication and Security Information . . . . . 6-6 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades 7-1 Using PC Cards 7-1 Selecting a PC Card 7-1 Configuring a PC Card 7-2 Inserting a PC Card 7-2 Stopping and Removing a PC Card 7-3 vi Hardware Guide
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...Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Connects optional headphones, a headset, or powered stereo speakers. The weight saver protects the MultiBay and reduces notebook weight. 1-12 Hardware Guide Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device...inside the MultiBay. ■ If your notebook did not ship with a drive inside the MultiBay, the MultiBay contains a weight saver. Identifying External Hardware Left Side Components Left Side Components 1 Microphone jack 2 Audio-out jack 3 PC Card slot 4 PC Card eject button 5 MultiBay Connects an ...
...Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Connects optional headphones, a headset, or powered stereo speakers. The weight saver protects the MultiBay and reduces notebook weight. 1-12 Hardware Guide Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device...inside the MultiBay. ■ If your notebook did not ship with a drive inside the MultiBay, the MultiBay contains a weight saver. Identifying External Hardware Left Side Components Left Side Components 1 Microphone jack 2 Audio-out jack 3 PC Card slot 4 PC Card eject button 5 MultiBay Connects an ...
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...exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect external devices you are not using that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Battery Packs Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described below extends the time that are ...not connected to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. ■ Remove a CD or DVD you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys...
...exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect external devices you are not using that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge. Battery Packs Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described below extends the time that are ...not connected to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. ■ Remove a CD or DVD you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys...
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...9.5-mm hard drive (inserted into the notebook or an optional port replicator. The notebook contains 2 drive bays: ■ The hard drive bay supports only a 9.5-mm hard drive. A standard removable drive can be added to the "Hardware Upgrades" section, "Using PC Cards." Hard drive functions can be added... with a microdrive PC Card. Any hard drive in this guide to the "External Device Connections" section, "Connecting a USB Device." 4 Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to a USB connector on the notebook or a port replicator. A USB...
...9.5-mm hard drive (inserted into the notebook or an optional port replicator. The notebook contains 2 drive bays: ■ The hard drive bay supports only a 9.5-mm hard drive. A standard removable drive can be added to the "Hardware Upgrades" section, "Using PC Cards." Hard drive functions can be added... with a microdrive PC Card. Any hard drive in this guide to the "External Device Connections" section, "Connecting a USB Device." 4 Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to a USB connector on the notebook or a port replicator. A USB...
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... upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide. The notebook supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound card, memory, storage, and digital...PC Cards vary by thickness, with the notebook, to the notebook. A Type III PC Card will not fit into the notebook PC Card slot. (Type I or Type II PC Card can be used . Hardware Guide 7-1 Using PC Cards A PC Card is English-only. For information about optional hardware upgrades and accessories, visit the Compaq ...
... upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide. The notebook supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound card, memory, storage, and digital...PC Cards vary by thickness, with the notebook, to the notebook. A Type III PC Card will not fit into the notebook PC Card slot. (Type I or Type II PC Card can be used . Hardware Guide 7-1 Using PC Cards A PC Card is English-only. For information about optional hardware upgrades and accessories, visit the Compaq ...
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..., such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by the documentation included with the connector facing the notebook. 2. Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ... provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Gently push the card into a PC Card slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is seated. Hold the PC Card label-side up with your PC Card to the PC Card connectors: ■...
..., such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by the documentation included with the connector facing the notebook. 2. Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ... provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Gently push the card into a PC Card slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is seated. Hold the PC Card label-side up with your PC Card to the PC Card connectors: ■...
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...2000 Professional, select the Unplug or Eject icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. ❏ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select the Show Hidden Icons icon... on the taskbar.) 2. To conserve power, stop a PC Card when you are not using it is not in use. To release the...
...2000 Professional, select the Unplug or Eject icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. ❏ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select the Show Hidden Icons icon... on the taskbar.) 2. To conserve power, stop a PC Card when you are not using it is not in use. To release the...
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... You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional PC Card or with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive. The notebook has two memory slots. Displaying Memory Information When RAM increases, the operating ... ■ To display the amount of space required by the hibernation file: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Power > Hibernation tab. ❏ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon ...
... You can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with an optional PC Card or with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive. The notebook has two memory slots. Displaying Memory Information When RAM increases, the operating ... ■ To display the amount of space required by the hibernation file: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Power > Hibernation tab. ❏ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon ...
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...power battery power conserving 3-15 low-battery conditions, identifying 3-10 low-battery conditions, resolving 3-11 running notebook on and off 2-7 board memory 7-4 mini PCI 1-14 modem 1-14 brightness, screen 2-10 browsers, Web 2-11 button(s) Easy Access 2-...optional), replacing with weight saver 1-20 MultiBay (optional), vs. compartment; MultiPort beeps MultiBay drive insertion 4-10 MultiBay drive removal 4-9 biometric identification PC Cards (optional) 7-1 Bluetooth (optional) location 1-1 MultiPort agency approvals label 1-17 MultiPort status light 2-7 turning on 3-1 switching to and from...
...power battery power conserving 3-15 low-battery conditions, identifying 3-10 low-battery conditions, resolving 3-11 running notebook on and off 2-7 board memory 7-4 mini PCI 1-14 modem 1-14 brightness, screen 2-10 browsers, Web 2-11 button(s) Easy Access 2-...optional), replacing with weight saver 1-20 MultiBay (optional), vs. compartment; MultiPort beeps MultiBay drive insertion 4-10 MultiBay drive removal 4-9 biometric identification PC Cards (optional) 7-1 Bluetooth (optional) location 1-1 MultiPort agency approvals label 1-17 MultiPort status light 2-7 turning on 3-1 switching to and from...
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See CD charge sequence 3-6 Compaq utilities. drives CD-RW. See board; PC Card CD audio, hotkeys for 2-10 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 4-15 cancelling autorun while inserting 4-16 displaying contents of... (optional) 6-6 calibration, battery 3-12 camcorder (optional) connecting 5-7, 6-1 switching image to 2-9 cap, replacing pointing stick 1-20 caps lock light 1-5 card and socket services, PC Card 7-2 card. media, drive CD drive (optional) avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 4-15 defined 4-2 IDE drive light 1-5 inserting CD into 4-11 inserting into MultiBay...
See CD charge sequence 3-6 Compaq utilities. drives CD-RW. See board; PC Card CD audio, hotkeys for 2-10 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 4-15 cancelling autorun while inserting 4-16 displaying contents of... (optional) 6-6 calibration, battery 3-12 camcorder (optional) connecting 5-7, 6-1 switching image to 2-9 cap, replacing pointing stick 1-20 caps lock light 1-5 card and socket services, PC Card 7-2 card. media, drive CD drive (optional) avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 4-15 defined 4-2 IDE drive light 1-5 inserting CD into 4-11 inserting into MultiBay...
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... inserting into MultiBay 4-10 locations supported 4-1 removing diskette from 3-11 D DC cable (optional) 1-10 DC power connector 1-10 device drivers for external devices 6-1 PC Card 7-2 USB 6-2 dimensions, notebook 8-2 disc defined 4-2 displaying contents of 4-15 inserting 4-14 removing 4-14 See also media, drive diskette drive (optional) avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 4-15...
... inserting into MultiBay 4-10 locations supported 4-1 removing diskette from 3-11 D DC cable (optional) 1-10 DC power connector 1-10 device drivers for external devices 6-1 PC Card 7-2 USB 6-2 dimensions, notebook 8-2 disc defined 4-2 displaying contents of 4-15 inserting 4-14 removing 4-14 See also media, drive diskette drive (optional) avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 4-15...
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... into MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-5 locations supported 4-1 MultiBay vs. DVD drive (optional) DVI-D 2-10 E Easy Access Buttons 2-11 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7-5 email software 2-11 enablers, PC Card 7-2 environmental specifications 8-1 ESD (electrostatic discharge) 7-5 Explorer, Internet accessing 2-12 as default browser 2-11 external devices (optional) connecting, disconnecting 6-1 See also connector(s); See diskette drive...
... into MultiBay hard drive adapter 4-5 locations supported 4-1 MultiBay vs. DVD drive (optional) DVI-D 2-10 E Easy Access Buttons 2-11 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7-5 email software 2-11 enablers, PC Card 7-2 environmental specifications 8-1 ESD (electrostatic discharge) 7-5 Explorer, Internet accessing 2-12 as default browser 2-11 external devices (optional) connecting, disconnecting 6-1 See also connector(s); See diskette drive...
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... 4-17 displaying contents of with autorun 4-15 software 4-18 types and terms 4-2 memory board, inserting or removing 7-5 boards supported 7-4 displaying amount of 7-4 slots available 7-4 microdrive PC Cards (optional) 7-1 microphone jack 5-5 microphone, external (optional) connecting 5-6, 6-1 microphone jack 5-5 microphone, internal 5-4 Microsoft Internet Explorer 2-12 Microsoft logo keys 1-7 mini PCI (peripheral component interconnect) compartment...
... 4-17 displaying contents of with autorun 4-15 software 4-18 types and terms 4-2 memory board, inserting or removing 7-5 boards supported 7-4 displaying amount of 7-4 slots available 7-4 microdrive PC Cards (optional) 7-1 microphone jack 5-5 microphone, external (optional) connecting 5-6, 6-1 microphone jack 5-5 microphone, internal 5-4 Microsoft Internet Explorer 2-12 Microsoft logo keys 1-7 mini PCI (peripheral component interconnect) compartment...
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..., defined 3-2 See also battery packs; port; Index P PAL, PAL-M television formats 5-10 parallel connector connecting device to 6-1 identifying 1-10 PC Card biometric (optional) 7-1 eject button 7-3 enablers and card and socket services 7-2 microdrive (optional) 4-1 PC SmartCard Reader (optional) 7-1 stopping and removing 7-3 Types I, II, III 7-1 zoomed video 7-1 peripherals, connecting, disconnecting 6-1 See also connector(s); jack...
..., defined 3-2 See also battery packs; port; Index P PAL, PAL-M television formats 5-10 parallel connector connecting device to 6-1 identifying 1-10 PC Card biometric (optional) 7-1 eject button 7-3 enablers and card and socket services 7-2 microdrive (optional) 4-1 PC SmartCard Reader (optional) 7-1 stopping and removing 7-3 Types I, II, III 7-1 zoomed video 7-1 peripherals, connecting, disconnecting 6-1 See also connector(s); jack...
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... 6-6 socket services, PC Card 7-2 software autorun, autoplay, auto insert notification 4-15 Computer Setup 2-8, 6-3 email 2-11 infrared 6-4 Internet Explorer 2-11 modem 3-15 Outlook Express 2-11 Power Meter (Windows) 3-7 Software Guide 1-18 SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional) 3-16 Windows Media Player 2-11 speakers, external (optional) audio-out jack 5-5 connecting 5-6, 6-1 speakers, internal stereo 5-3 specifications, notebook 8-1 SpeedStep...
... 6-6 socket services, PC Card 7-2 software autorun, autoplay, auto insert notification 4-15 Computer Setup 2-8, 6-3 email 2-11 infrared 6-4 Internet Explorer 2-11 modem 3-15 Outlook Express 2-11 Power Meter (Windows) 3-7 Software Guide 1-18 SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional) 3-16 Windows Media Player 2-11 speakers, external (optional) audio-out jack 5-5 connecting 5-6, 6-1 speakers, internal stereo 5-3 specifications, notebook 8-1 SpeedStep...
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... See software V VCR (optional) 6-1 audio-out jack 5-5 connecting 5-6, 6-1 switching image to 2-9 temperature operating 8-2 storage, for battery packs 3-17 TouchPad. See pointing device(s) traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 3-11 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 3-11 battery pack temperature considerations 3-17 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 1-18 MultiPort agency approvals...
... See software V VCR (optional) 6-1 audio-out jack 5-5 connecting 5-6, 6-1 switching image to 2-9 temperature operating 8-2 storage, for battery packs 3-17 TouchPad. See pointing device(s) traveling with the notebook Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) 3-11 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 3-11 battery pack temperature considerations 3-17 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide 1-18 MultiPort agency approvals...