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... Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN 4-5 Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only 4-6 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-7 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 Switching the Display to the ... To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Reference Guide v
... Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN 4-5 Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only 4-6 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-7 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 Switching the Display to the ... To Replace the Hard Drive 5-12 To Replace the Hard Drive Holder 5-13 To Prepare a New Hard Drive 5-14 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 6-1 Audio Problems 6-2 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 6-3 Reference Guide v
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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 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook 6-24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and...
... 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 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook 6-24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and...
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Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
Infrared port (select models only) q Hard drive 1-2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide
Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. 1-4 Reference Guide
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... -off button, turn off the wireless function when you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you finish using it. Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using it. ■ Avoid using or charging battery packs at ...Guide In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures for extended periods of time. ■ High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä...
... -off button, turn off the wireless function when you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you finish using it. Some PC Cards use . ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using it. ■ Avoid using or charging battery packs at ...Guide In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures for extended periods of time. ■ High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn off the light. ■ If you have more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä...
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... the network-from your office to a conference room, for example-and remain on the network. Since your notebook connects to the network by radio to an 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) and access computers and other resources on the network the entire time. Å... avoid the possibility of a typical "wired" network, but also provides for "roaming." Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only) If your notebook includes a wireless on-off button, you can connect by radio rather than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is below the...
... the network-from your office to a conference room, for example-and remain on the network. Since your notebook connects to the network by radio to an 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) and access computers and other resources on the network the entire time. Å... avoid the possibility of a typical "wired" network, but also provides for "roaming." Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only) If your notebook includes a wireless on-off button, you can connect by radio rather than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is below the...
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...an airplane. If you may be sure to control the individual wireless functions. 1. This restores your notebook wireless networking. To check the status of the notebook turns on when 802.11 communication is not on, turn wireless 802.11 communication on and off button on the front of ...required to turn it on . In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are examples of the notebook to purchase a license before turning on . You must use wireless communication. If in doubt, be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in Control Panel...
...an airplane. If you may be sure to control the individual wireless functions. 1. This restores your notebook wireless networking. To check the status of the notebook turns on when 802.11 communication is not on, turn wireless 802.11 communication on and off button on the front of ...required to turn it on . In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are examples of the notebook to purchase a license before turning on . You must use wireless communication. If in doubt, be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in Control Panel...
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Putting the notebook in the taskbar, then select Disable. Close any files that reside on -off button. -orRight-click the wireless network connection icon in Standby or shutting it down also turns off the wireless function. 4-8 Reference Guide To turn off the wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on other network notebooks. 2. Modem and Network Connections Turning Off Communication and Ending a Connection 1.
Putting the notebook in the taskbar, then select Disable. Close any files that reside on -off button. -orRight-click the wireless network connection icon in Standby or shutting it down also turns off the wireless function. 4-8 Reference Guide To turn off the wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on other network notebooks. 2. Modem and Network Connections Turning Off Communication and Ending a Connection 1.
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...the front of the driver for the device. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can communicate wirelessly using this connection, go to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the.... That is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is , your notebook has wireless serial communication capability. If you want to connect a device that has a 6-wire plug, you have problems making this port. To Connect an Infrared Device...
...the front of the driver for the device. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can communicate wirelessly using this connection, go to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the.... That is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is , your notebook has wireless serial communication capability. If you want to connect a device that has a 6-wire plug, you have problems making this port. To Connect an Infrared Device...
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... Install your printer and assign it to resend the infrared transmission. See the Windows online Help for instructions on using Wireless Link. If the notebook is in a straight line facing each other printer. If Standby is not compatible with no obstructions in between. To...Port ■ Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared port of communications, open Wireless Link by using Wireless Link. 5-8 Reference Guide The transmission should be initiated. The 2 ports should resume when the notebook exits Standby, or you would to any other . You...
... Install your printer and assign it to resend the infrared transmission. See the Windows online Help for instructions on using Wireless Link. If the notebook is in a straight line facing each other printer. If Standby is not compatible with no obstructions in between. To...Port ■ Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared port of communications, open Wireless Link by using Wireless Link. 5-8 Reference Guide The transmission should be initiated. The 2 ports should resume when the notebook exits Standby, or you would to any other . You...
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...Places ■ Wait a few minutes, then press F5 to refresh the list of an access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for your wireless connection is on. ■ Make sure you are using the correct SSID and channel settings. ■ Make sure you are in range... to an 802.11 network via an access point yet your notebook cannot connect to network resources, your network IP address. Troubleshooting Wireless Problems If You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication ■ Make sure the wireless indicator light is 255.255.000.000, the network server did ...
...Places ■ Wait a few minutes, then press F5 to refresh the list of an access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other wireless notebook (for your wireless connection is on. ■ Make sure you are using the correct SSID and channel settings. ■ Make sure you are in range... to an 802.11 network via an access point yet your notebook cannot connect to network resources, your network IP address. Troubleshooting Wireless Problems If You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication ■ Make sure the wireless indicator light is 255.255.000.000, the network server did ...
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If so, the LANs could be too far away for your network. Reference Guide 6-23 Troubleshooting If You Cannot Connect to a Particular Notebook on the Network ■ Make sure the notebook is properly connected to the access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other . ■ Move closer to the network. ■ Make sure... is correct for high-speed communication. If You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow ■ Check whether you might be interfering with each other wireless notebook (for an Ad Hoc connection). You could be in an area served by more than one...
If so, the LANs could be too far away for your network. Reference Guide 6-23 Troubleshooting If You Cannot Connect to a Particular Notebook on the Network ■ Make sure the notebook is properly connected to the access point (for an infrastructure connection) or other . ■ Move closer to the network. ■ Make sure... is correct for high-speed communication. If You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow ■ Check whether you might be interfering with each other wireless notebook (for an Ad Hoc connection). You could be in an area served by more than one...
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... back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 front panel 1-2 keyboard status lights 1-2 left panel 1-3 right panel 1-2 status lights 1-1 configuring modem 4-4 notebook 6-24 connecting 1394 device 5-7 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-6 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 diskette drive...
... back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 front panel 1-2 keyboard status lights 1-2 left panel 1-3 right panel 1-2 status lights 1-1 configuring modem 4-4 notebook 6-24 connecting 1394 device 5-7 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-6 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 diskette drive...
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...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 6-20 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-24 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-33 software, updating 6-29 Standby mode 2-2 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard 1-2, 1-6 location 1-2 main 1-2, 1-5 meanings 1-5 wireless... heat 6-6 infrared 6-7 keyboard 6-7 LAN 6-8 modem 6-10 parallel 6-20 PC Cards 6-13 power 6-15 printing 6-18 RAM (memory) 6-9 serial 6-19 startup 6-20 USB 6-20 wireless 6-22 Reference Guide Index-5
...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 6-20 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-24 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-33 software, updating 6-29 Standby mode 2-2 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard 1-2, 1-6 location 1-2 main 1-2, 1-5 meanings 1-5 wireless... heat 6-6 infrared 6-7 keyboard 6-7 LAN 6-8 modem 6-10 parallel 6-20 PC Cards 6-13 power 6-15 printing 6-18 RAM (memory) 6-9 serial 6-19 startup 6-20 USB 6-20 wireless 6-22 Reference Guide Index-5
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One-Touch button 5-5 U updating software 6-29 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-20 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 V virus-protection software 2-14 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-6 on-off button 1-2 troubleshooting 6-22 wireless network connection turning off notebook 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 turning on 4-7 Index-6 Reference Guide Index turning off 4-8 turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-7 TV Now!
One-Touch button 5-5 U updating software 6-29 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-20 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 V virus-protection software 2-14 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-6 on-off button 1-2 troubleshooting 6-22 wireless network connection turning off notebook 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 turning on 4-7 Index-6 Reference Guide Index turning off 4-8 turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-7 TV Now!