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... (using one . If you . d Change the SSID. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. Refer to the Internet. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for home and business networks, which translates the names of security provided by a wireless router, gateway, or other emerging Internet threats. ■ Set security on...
... (using one . If you . d Change the SSID. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. Refer to the Internet. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for home and business networks, which translates the names of security provided by a wireless router, gateway, or other emerging Internet threats. ■ Set security on...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF ...ANY PERSON. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS ...ANY OTHER CLAIM. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT APPLICABLE STATE OR COUNTRY LAWS FOR A FULL DETERMINATION OF YOUR RIGHTS. 4 COMPAQ'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE PRICE YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR...
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF ...ANY PERSON. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS ...ANY OTHER CLAIM. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT APPLICABLE STATE OR COUNTRY LAWS FOR A FULL DETERMINATION OF YOUR RIGHTS. 4 COMPAQ'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE PRICE YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR...
Hardware-Software Guide
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Contents 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery 14-8 Before You Begin ...the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and Shipping Travel 16-1 Shipping 16-2 17 Specifications Operating Environment 17-1 Rated Input Power 17-2 Expansion Port 2 Input/...
Contents 14 Software Updates and Recovery Software Updates 14-1 Accessing Notebook Product Information 14-2 Accessing Notebook ROM Information 14-2 Internet Software 14-4 Downloading System ROM 14-4 Downloading Software 14-7 System Recovery 14-8 Before You Begin ...the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and Shipping Travel 16-1 Shipping 16-2 17 Specifications Operating Environment 17-1 Rated Input Power 17-2 Expansion Port 2 Input/...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...rear of expansion port. For expansion port signal information, refer to an optional docking device. *The notebook has 4 USB ports. The term expansion port 2 describes the type of the notebook. †The notebook has only one expansion port. Hardware and Software Guide 1-9 Right-Side Components Ports Component ID Component Description... device such as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder. 2 USB port* Connects an optional USB device. 3 Expansion port 2† Connects the notebook to "Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals" in Chapter 17, "Specifications."
...rear of expansion port. For expansion port signal information, refer to an optional docking device. *The notebook has 4 USB ports. The term expansion port 2 describes the type of the notebook. †The notebook has only one expansion port. Hardware and Software Guide 1-9 Right-Side Components Ports Component ID Component Description... device such as a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital camcorder. 2 USB port* Connects an optional USB device. 3 Expansion port 2† Connects the notebook to "Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals" in Chapter 17, "Specifications."
Hardware-Software Guide
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...* 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 telephone...
...* 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 telephone...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about your notebook, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your notebook. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to "Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards," later in this chapter...
... providing information about your operating system, the Help and Support Center provides ■ Information about your notebook, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your notebook. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to "Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards," later in this chapter...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... and Language Options > Regional Options tab. 2. Select OK. 4. To send signals between the notebook display and the video device display: » Repeatedly press the fn+f4 hotkey. Region-specific formats are set at the bottom of the operating system. Different regions and countries use different formats.... In the Location pane at the factory for most notebooks and are sent and received. Multimedia Changing the Video...
... and Language Options > Regional Options tab. 2. Select OK. 4. To send signals between the notebook display and the video device display: » Repeatedly press the fn+f4 hotkey. Region-specific formats are set at the bottom of the operating system. Different regions and countries use different formats.... In the Location pane at the factory for most notebooks and are sent and received. Multimedia Changing the Video...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... accessory designed to conform to store an optional remote control. The notebook PC Card slot can be used to the standard specifications of the enablers provided by a single PC Card manufacturer. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 6-1 The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit...
... accessory designed to conform to store an optional remote control. The notebook PC Card slot can be used to the standard specifications of the enablers provided by a single PC Card manufacturer. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 6-1 The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...Software Guide 6-5 The ExpressCard slot supports both interfaces and both sizes. The ExpressCard procedures described in the following sections are available in standard PC Card slot. Selecting an ExpressCard ExpressCards use ■ An ExpressCard with either a USB interface or a PCI Express interface. ■ ... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). An ExpressCard cannot be used in 2 sizes. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of 2 interfaces and are the same for both interfaces and both sizes.
...Software Guide 6-5 The ExpressCard slot supports both interfaces and both sizes. The ExpressCard procedures described in the following sections are available in standard PC Card slot. Selecting an ExpressCard ExpressCards use ■ An ExpressCard with either a USB interface or a PCI Express interface. ■ ... Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). An ExpressCard cannot be used in 2 sizes. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of 2 interfaces and are the same for both interfaces and both sizes.
Hardware-Software Guide
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...specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. USB and 1394 Devices What Is 1394? Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. A 1394 port is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the notebook... 1394 port, shown in the following illustration. The port supports IEEE 1394a devices. Hardware and Software Guide 9-3 You may have to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. IEEE 1394 is available on select notebook models. 1394 Device...
...specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. USB and 1394 Devices What Is 1394? Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. A 1394 port is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the notebook... 1394 port, shown in the following illustration. The port supports IEEE 1394a devices. Hardware and Software Guide 9-3 You may have to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. IEEE 1394 is available on select notebook models. 1394 Device...
Hardware-Software Guide
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A modem cable with a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end is standard in the following illustration. If you purchased your notebook in a country where RJ-11 jacks are analog. Some digital PBX jacks resemble analog jacks, but they are digital. The adapter enables you to...10-1 Jacks for most PBX systems are not compatible with all notebook models. 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Modem Cable Your notebook has an RJ-11 (modem) jack and an internal modem. Most home telephone lines are not standard, a country-specific modem adapter is also included. Some modem cables include noise ...
A modem cable with a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end is standard in the following illustration. If you purchased your notebook in a country where RJ-11 jacks are analog. Some digital PBX jacks resemble analog jacks, but they are digital. The adapter enables you to...10-1 Jacks for most PBX systems are not compatible with all notebook models. 10 Modem and Networking Internal Modem Modem Cable Your notebook has an RJ-11 (modem) jack and an internal modem. Most home telephone lines are not standard, a country-specific modem adapter is also included. Some modem cables include noise ...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... country. 10-4 Hardware and Software Guide Plug the modem cable 2 into the notebook RJ-45 (network) jack. To connect the modem to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the country-specific modem adapter. 3. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock...
... country. 10-4 Hardware and Software Guide Plug the modem cable 2 into the notebook RJ-45 (network) jack. To connect the modem to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the country-specific modem adapter. 3. Modem and Networking Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock...
Hardware-Software Guide
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The procedures for using other system identification information Compaq administrator password* Computer viruses Norton AntiVirus software Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) For more information about displaying system information and using the Setup utility to set specific security preferences are provided in the Setup utility. For...
The procedures for using other system identification information Compaq administrator password* Computer viruses Norton AntiVirus software Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) For more information about displaying system information and using the Setup utility to set specific security preferences are provided in the Setup utility. For...
Hardware-Software Guide
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For example, procedures for setting specific preferences in the Setup utility are provided in Chapter 12, "Security." ✎ You can be used even when your operating system is not working or ... the Quick Launch button software. The utility reports information about using this guide. 13 Setup Utility What Is the Setup Utility? For information about the notebook and provides settings for startup, security, and other security preferences are included by -step instructions for setting password and other preferences. The Setup utility is...
For example, procedures for setting specific preferences in the Setup utility are provided in Chapter 12, "Security." ✎ You can be used even when your operating system is not working or ... the Quick Launch button software. The utility reports information about using this guide. 13 Setup Utility What Is the Setup Utility? For information about the notebook and provides settings for startup, security, and other security preferences are included by -step instructions for setting password and other preferences. The Setup utility is...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack. If you think your shipping or travel plans may expose the notebook to "Back Up Data" in Chapter 17, "Specifications." 16-2 Hardware and Software Guide For backup information, refer to extreme environments, review "Operating Environment" in Chapter ... off, then disconnect, all media, including CDs, DVDs, PC Cards, ExpressCards, digital memory cards, etc. 3. If the notebook will be disconnected from an external power source for shipping the notebook apply also to run the notebook with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. ❏...
... more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack. If you think your shipping or travel plans may expose the notebook to "Back Up Data" in Chapter 17, "Specifications." 16-2 Hardware and Software Guide For backup information, refer to extreme environments, review "Operating Environment" in Chapter ... off, then disconnect, all media, including CDs, DVDs, PC Cards, ExpressCards, digital memory cards, etc. 3. If the notebook will be disconnected from an external power source for shipping the notebook apply also to run the notebook with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. ❏...
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17 Specifications Operating Environment The operating environment information in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20...% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to use or transport the notebook in the following table may be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Hardware and Software Guide 17-1
17 Specifications Operating Environment The operating environment information in extreme environments. Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20...% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to use or transport the notebook in the following table may be helpful if you plan to 40,000 ft Hardware and Software Guide 17-1
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... phase-to 19.0 V dc 4.9 A or 6.5 A This product is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. The notebook is designed for a Compaq notebook. Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc to -phase voltage not exceeding 230V. 17-2 Hardware and Software Guide Specifications Rated Input Power The power information in Norway with the...
... phase-to 19.0 V dc 4.9 A or 6.5 A This product is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications. The notebook is designed for a Compaq notebook. Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Rating 18.5 V dc to -phase voltage not exceeding 230V. 17-2 Hardware and Software Guide Specifications Rated Input Power The power information in Norway with the...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... 1394 (4-pin port) Yes Consumer IR (for optional remote control only) Yes Power inputs 90-W to the expansion port 2 on your notebook. (The notebook has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 2 describes the type of expansion port.) The expansion port 2 is illustrated in "... optional expansion product. The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port 2 on your notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 17-3 Specifications Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals The signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an...
... 1394 (4-pin port) Yes Consumer IR (for optional remote control only) Yes Power inputs 90-W to the expansion port 2 on your notebook. (The notebook has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 2 describes the type of expansion port.) The expansion port 2 is illustrated in "... optional expansion product. The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port 2 on your notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 17-3 Specifications Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals The signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an...
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... 1-18 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 Index 1394 port 1-9, 9-3 A AC adapter 1-16 AC power vs. battery power 2-4 adapters 2-pin (for power cord) 2-3 AC 1-16 country-specific modem 10-1 airport security devices 5-1, 16-1 altitude...
... 1-18 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 Index 1394 port 1-9, 9-3 A AC adapter 1-16 AC power vs. battery power 2-4 adapters 2-pin (for power cord) 2-3 AC 1-16 country-specific modem 10-1 airport security devices 5-1, 16-1 altitude...
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... module 1-14, 8-2 composite video 3-7, 17-3 computer viruses 12-19 connectors digital memory card 7-3 drive 5-1 ExpressCard 6-6 PC Card 6-2 power 1-8 See also jacks; ports conservation, power 2-28 cord, power connecting 2-3 identifying 1-16 See also cables country-specific modem adapter 1-16, 10-1, 10-4 critical low-battery condition 2-22 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP... digital vs. xD-Picture Cards care and maintenance 15-1 category view, Windows 2-7 Certificate of Authenticity label 1-18, 14-17 classic view, Windows 2-7 color television format 4-8 Compaq administrator password.
... module 1-14, 8-2 composite video 3-7, 17-3 computer viruses 12-19 connectors digital memory card 7-3 drive 5-1 ExpressCard 6-6 PC Card 6-2 power 1-8 See also jacks; ports conservation, power 2-28 cord, power connecting 2-3 identifying 1-16 See also cables country-specific modem adapter 1-16, 10-1, 10-4 critical low-battery condition 2-22 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP... digital vs. xD-Picture Cards care and maintenance 15-1 category view, Windows 2-7 Certificate of Authenticity label 1-18, 14-17 classic view, Windows 2-7 color television format 4-8 Compaq administrator password.