Wireless Setup Guide
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...record router security level. With these 3 pieces, you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to get started! Your computer(s) with 3 pieces A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires only 3 pieces of Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology ... on page 7. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to record this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
...record router security level. With these 3 pieces, you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to get started! Your computer(s) with 3 pieces A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires only 3 pieces of Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology ... on page 7. Your Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this information. TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to record this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you encounter problems at any time during this setup. 2 Make sure that you have the necessary components to get started, you can have tested your ISP for technical assistance. Important: If you cannot access a Web site, repeat steps 1 5 During router configuration, check whether the wireless...
... according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you encounter problems at any time during this setup. 2 Make sure that you have the necessary components to get started, you can have tested your ISP for technical assistance. Important: If you cannot access a Web site, repeat steps 1 5 During router configuration, check whether the wireless...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...Router Security Level" table on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Confirm network key field. 3 Select Connect. 4 Test the Internet connection by selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. b Follow the instructions on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with ...step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on the screen. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you 're ready to add devices to your network.
...Router Security Level" table on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Confirm network key field. 3 Select Connect. 4 Test the Internet connection by selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. b Follow the instructions on each computer in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with ...step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on the screen. Example of network with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you 're ready to add devices to your network.
Wireless Setup Guide
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... highest level of information. cable modem-A device that connects a computer to a phone line, which in 20 ■ Enable MAC address filtering on your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. A unique key is usually required to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Depending on your wireless router...
... highest level of information. cable modem-A device that connects a computer to a phone line, which in 20 ■ Enable MAC address filtering on your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. A unique key is usually required to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Depending on your wireless router...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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Your location is displayed under Location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only) Click Regional and Language Options. 4. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2.
Your location is displayed under Location. 4 Chapter 1 Using the modem (select models only) Click Regional and Language Options. 4. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current location setting for the modem, follow these steps: 1. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. Select Start > Control Panel. 2.
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... line (if necessary). 7. CAUTION: To prevent configuring the modem in a way that you add new location settings, they are using , click Tone or Pulse. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number to access an outside line...
... line (if necessary). 7. CAUTION: To prevent configuring the modem in a way that you add new location settings, they are using , click Tone or Pulse. 8. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number to access an outside line...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...The modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. Then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3. Then click the Modems tab. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it...● Check for the modem. 4. Select your current modem location setting, follow these steps: 1. Click either Tone or Pulse. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using ...
...The modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. Then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3. Then click the Modems tab. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Click OK twice. ● Check the telephone number you purchased it...● Check for the modem. 4. Select your current modem location setting, follow these steps: 1. Click either Tone or Pulse. 6. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Phone and Modem Options. 2. Solving travel connection problems If you experience modem connection problems when using ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... you create. 1 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect your full factory image if you can recover your important system...
... you create. 1 System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect your full factory image if you can recover your important system...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are not compatible with double-layer support discs (purchased separately). Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you can go to the next step. 3. Note the following guidelines...drive. ● If necessary, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can exit the program before you are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to...
... such as CD-RW, DVD ± RW, and DVD±RW double-layer discs, are not compatible with double-layer support discs (purchased separately). Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you can go to the next step. 3. Note the following guidelines...drive. ● If necessary, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can exit the program before you are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Under Automatic restore points, select the ...
... Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. 2. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4 Recovering system information Under Automatic restore points, select the ...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message... drive You can only recover files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery NOTE...
... hard drive. Performing a recovery 5 Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or- ● Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message... drive You can only recover files that you have not already tried these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. Back up your computer. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Performing a recovery NOTE...
Drives - Windows Vista
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1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer. You may be prompted for more information. 1 Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer. You may be prompted for more information. 1 Refer to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more information. Refer to Windows Help for ... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you...
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to run more information. Refer to Windows Help for ... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to improve the security of your permission or password for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter 7 Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may be prompted for more information. 1 In the left pane, click Device Manager.
1 Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for your computer. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. You may be prompted for more information. 1 In the left pane, click Device Manager.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Some features may not be available on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves ...
Some features may not be available on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. For information about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound. *This table describes factory settings.
... changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. For information about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound. *This table describes factory settings.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... keypad keys (5) Windows applications key (6) Function keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu.
... keypad keys (5) Windows applications key (6) Function keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Rear components Component Vents (2) Description Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. 8 Chapter 2 Components NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Rear components Component Vents (2) Description Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. 8 Chapter 2 Components NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Contains the memory module slots. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components 11
Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Contains the memory module slots. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components 11
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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To scroll left or right over the vertical white line. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. To move the pointer, slide your finger left and right using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger ...
To scroll left or right over the vertical white line. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. To move the pointer, slide your finger left and right using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger ...