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... other activities. Insert the disc and follow the on disc. ■ Keep using your PC for contrast. Use your software's preview feature to the PC. ■ If you are using a notebook, avoid sudden loss of power. If you must install the required software. A high-contrast... photo or graphic stands out better than a picture in the "Required for Setup" bag that is labeling, keep your notebook. While the disc is included with your notebook AC adapter...
... other activities. Insert the disc and follow the on disc. ■ Keep using your PC for contrast. Use your software's preview feature to the PC. ■ If you are using a notebook, avoid sudden loss of power. If you must install the required software. A high-contrast... photo or graphic stands out better than a picture in the "Required for Setup" bag that is labeling, keep your notebook. While the disc is included with your notebook AC adapter...
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.... Another one of these vents is visible on the right side and the left side of the notebook. †The notebook has 4 USB ports. Component ID Rear Components Component Description 1 Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable. 2 Exhaust vents (2)* Provides airflow to block airflow. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or... port 4 USB port† 5 RJ-11 (modem) jack Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. All vents are on the right side of the notebook.
.... Another one of these vents is visible on the right side and the left side of the notebook. †The notebook has 4 USB ports. Component ID Rear Components Component Description 1 Power connector Connects the AC adapter cable. 2 Exhaust vents (2)* Provides airflow to block airflow. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or... port 4 USB port† 5 RJ-11 (modem) jack Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. All vents are on the right side of the notebook.
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...appearance by telephone jack. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 AC adapter* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects... the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. 5 Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 adapter (included by region, country, and/or notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide The following sections identify the standard external ...
...appearance by telephone jack. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 AC adapter* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects... the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. 5 Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 adapter (included by region, country, and/or notebook model. 1-16 Hardware and Software Guide The following sections identify the standard external ...
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...You can use power from an inserted battery pack or on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. for example, by unplugging the power cord from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your equipment: ■ Plug ... is recommended that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is an important safety feature. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3
...You can use power from an inserted battery pack or on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. for example, by unplugging the power cord from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your equipment: ■ Plug ... is recommended that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is an important safety feature. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3
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... off. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 For example, the battery light blinks if you try to turn on the notebook while the only power source is connected to start the notebook. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is too low to... external power through the AC adapter or through an optional docking device. The battery light displays charging status and, in some...
... off. Hardware and Software Guide 2-19 For example, the battery light blinks if you try to turn on the notebook while the only power source is connected to start the notebook. Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is too low to... external power through the AC adapter or through an optional docking device. The battery light displays charging status and, in some...
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... Power Charging a New Battery Pack To charge a new battery pack: ■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is displayed by your notebook: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to external power through the AC adapter. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To charge...
... Power Charging a New Battery Pack To charge a new battery pack: ■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is displayed by your notebook: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to external power through the AC adapter. ■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. Charging an In-Use Battery Pack To charge...
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...To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, shut down the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23 Deleting the restoration data confirms the loss of the following items: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve ...a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, connect the notebook to be started. When No Power Source is Available To ...
...To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, shut down the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 2-23 Deleting the restoration data confirms the loss of the following items: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available To resolve ...a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is available, connect the notebook to be started. When No Power Source is Available To ...
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... loss of work, save your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will discharge faster if the notebook is in the following procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from your system during...work before beginning an unattended discharge procedure. To charge the battery pack: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 2-25 Power How to external power through the AC adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. If you must remain on . Connect the...
... loss of work, save your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will discharge faster if the notebook is in the following procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from your system during...work before beginning an unattended discharge procedure. To charge the battery pack: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 2-25 Power How to external power through the AC adapter. (The notebook battery light is on as the battery pack charges.) 3. If you must remain on . Connect the...
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...11 (modem) jack and an internal modem. If you purchased your notebook in a country where RJ-11 jacks are not compatible with the ...cable. Some modem cables include noise suppression circuitry, as shown in your modem to a digital line. The adapter enables you accidentally connect the modem cable to an analog, not a digital, telephone line. Some digital ...PBX jacks resemble analog jacks, but they are not standard, a country-specific modem adapter is included with a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end is also included. Most home telephone lines ...
...11 (modem) jack and an internal modem. If you purchased your notebook in a country where RJ-11 jacks are not compatible with the ...cable. Some modem cables include noise suppression circuitry, as shown in your modem to a digital line. The adapter enables you accidentally connect the modem cable to an analog, not a digital, telephone line. Some digital ...PBX jacks resemble analog jacks, but they are not standard, a country-specific modem adapter is included with a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end is also included. Most home telephone lines ...
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...cable into the telephone wall jack. ✎ Telephone wall jacks, modem adapters, and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country. 10-4 Hardware and Software Guide Plug the country-specific modem adapter 3 into the notebook RJ-45 (network) jack. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific ...Modem Cable Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to ...
...cable into the telephone wall jack. ✎ Telephone wall jacks, modem adapters, and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country. 10-4 Hardware and Software Guide Plug the country-specific modem adapter 3 into the notebook RJ-45 (network) jack. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific ...Modem Cable Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to ...
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... wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 Notebooks with 802.11 wireless devices may support one or more of three IEEE physical layer standards: ■ 802...
... wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 Notebooks with 802.11 wireless devices may support one or more of three IEEE physical layer standards: ■ 802...
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...11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is off, turn on . If the wireless light is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections may vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and... the documentation included with your notebook. For more information about using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that...
...11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is off, turn on . If the wireless light is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections may vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and... the documentation included with your notebook. For more information about using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that...
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...802.11 wireless device To install the WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an integrated 802.11 wireless ...device, you need to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook: a. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 11-7 Identify the 802....window. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2.
...802.11 wireless device To install the WLAN software for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an integrated 802.11 wireless ...device, you need to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook: a. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 11-7 Identify the 802....window. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2.
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...password. ■ If you press enter, the notebook tries to start from another bootable device in the system. Hardware and Software Guide 12-15 When the message is displayed. is displayed: ■ If you restart your notebook, you can try to start from the following ...devices in the sequence listed: ❏ A bootable diskette ❏ A bootable disc ❏ A network adapter Advanced users can use settings in the Enter DriveLock Password text field,...
...password. ■ If you press enter, the notebook tries to start from another bootable device in the system. Hardware and Software Guide 12-15 When the message is displayed. is displayed: ■ If you restart your notebook, you can try to start from the following ...devices in the sequence listed: ❏ A bootable diskette ❏ A bootable disc ❏ A network adapter Advanced users can use settings in the Enter DriveLock Password text field,...
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..., an application update. For information about the download. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Most software at the Compaq Web site. Some ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in... using the Internet software included with your notebook. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about connecting to the Internet using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked in an optional docking device ...
..., an application update. For information about the download. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Most software at the Compaq Web site. Some ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are in... using the Internet software included with your notebook. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about connecting to the Internet using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked in an optional docking device ...
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... folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the destination folder. System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To...
... folder containing your download, select the name or number of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. During a software restoration, repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the destination folder. System Recovery Ä CAUTION: To...
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...additional restore points provides additional protection for your system files and settings by using restore points, which are reversible. Make sure the notebook is performing optimally. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. For example, restoring your application, driver, and ... you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. It is recommended that time. Restoring to a restore point: 1. ...
...additional restore points provides additional protection for your system files and settings by using restore points, which are reversible. Make sure the notebook is performing optimally. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. For example, restoring your application, driver, and ... you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. It is recommended that time. Restoring to a restore point: 1. ...
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...Select Shut down list, and then select OK. ✎ If you have completed steps 6 and 7. 6. Insert the Operating System disc (included with the notebook) into the optical drive. 3. Press R to continue. (The "Licensing Agreement" page is displayed). 7. When prompted, press any key to boot from... > Turn Off. ❏ In Windows XP Professional, press ctrl+alt+del. Be sure the notebook is complete, which may take up to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button. 5. Press enter to repair the selected Windows installation. (The...
...Select Shut down list, and then select OK. ✎ If you have completed steps 6 and 7. 6. Insert the Operating System disc (included with the notebook) into the optical drive. 3. Press R to continue. (The "Licensing Agreement" page is displayed). 7. When prompted, press any key to boot from... > Turn Off. ❏ In Windows XP Professional, press ctrl+alt+del. Be sure the notebook is complete, which may take up to a AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button. 5. Press enter to repair the selected Windows installation. (The...
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...the "Welcome to restart several times. Press enter to continue. (A "Licensing Agreement" page is connected to boot from the drop-down the notebook by using the ctrl+alt+del keys, press and hold the power button for your Product Key. When prompted, press any key to a ...AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Select Shut down the notebook using the Operating System disc included with the notebook: 1. Your Product Key is displayed). 6. To reinstall the operating system using the standard shutdown procedure for ...
...the "Welcome to restart several times. Press enter to continue. (A "Licensing Agreement" page is connected to boot from the drop-down the notebook by using the ctrl+alt+del keys, press and hold the power button for your Product Key. When prompted, press any key to a ...AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Select Shut down the notebook using the Operating System disc included with the notebook: 1. Your Product Key is displayed). 6. To reinstall the operating system using the standard shutdown procedure for ...
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...notebook will be disconnected from an external power source for shipping or traveling: 1. Most procedures for shipping the notebook apply also to run the notebook with the notebook... and Shipping ■ If you are shipping the notebook, place it in Chapter 17, "Specifications." 16-2... Customer Care about power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the notebook. (Voltage, frequency, and plug ...in this chapter. Shut down the notebook. 5. If you think your work. Back up your shipping or travel plans may expose the notebook to "Back Up Data" in...
...notebook will be disconnected from an external power source for shipping or traveling: 1. Most procedures for shipping the notebook apply also to run the notebook with the notebook... and Shipping ■ If you are shipping the notebook, place it in Chapter 17, "Specifications." 16-2... Customer Care about power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the notebook. (Voltage, frequency, and plug ...in this chapter. Shut down the notebook. 5. If you think your work. Back up your shipping or travel plans may expose the notebook to "Back Up Data" in...