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... 6 Choosing an ISP 6 Connecting to an existing wireless network 7 Setting up a wireless network 8 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 8 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 9 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 9 Connecting to a wired network 10 Installing...computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 ...
... 6 Choosing an ISP 6 Connecting to an existing wireless network 7 Setting up a wireless network 8 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 8 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 9 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 9 Connecting to a wired network 10 Installing...computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 ...
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... optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If ...not allow the AC adapter to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Notebook Essentials 15 Then be sure to keep all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions while you are using the computer. Å...
... optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions if an external device does not function as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If ...not allow the AC adapter to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Notebook Essentials 15 Then be sure to keep all cables, and turn on the wireless device. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions while you are using the computer. Å...
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...screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V...precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
...screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V...precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from the most common wireless security risks. ● Work behind a firewall A firewall is transmitted using one static security key for encryptions as wireless security protocols and firewalls. When you are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)...using a WEP key. WLANs in a hotspot, limit your network activities to your WLAN: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before it is a barrier that checks both software and hardware. New technologies are vulnerable ...
...WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from the most common wireless security risks. ● Work behind a firewall A firewall is transmitted using one static security key for encryptions as wireless security protocols and firewalls. When you are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)...using a WEP key. WLANs in a hotspot, limit your network activities to your WLAN: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before it is a barrier that checks both software and hardware. New technologies are vulnerable ...
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Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your network connection ... not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to use. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that the... integrated WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager....
Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your network connection ... not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you may add wireless networking capability to use. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to diagnose and repair a computer that the... integrated WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. In the System area, click Device Manager....
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... external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are... in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Reenter the settings that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Calibrate a battery before returning it to Hibernate after calibration may result in the notification...
... external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are... in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Reenter the settings that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Calibrate a battery before returning it to Hibernate after calibration may result in the notification...