Wireless Setup Guide
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Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to add wireless capability. No action required. The instructions in this booklet. Search for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. TIP: If you did not buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL...
Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to add wireless capability. No action required. The instructions in this booklet. Search for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. TIP: If you did not buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... you encounter problems at any time during this setup. 2 Make sure that you have tested your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by pressing the wireless on page 2. Web site. 3 If you recorded in the "My Network Settings" table on /off button. After you Do not continue with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router...
... you encounter problems at any time during this setup. 2 Make sure that you have tested your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by pressing the wireless on page 2. Web site. 3 If you recorded in the "My Network Settings" table on /off button. After you Do not continue with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... to enable the wireless function. 2 Connect to your home or small-office network. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your network. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your ISP for this network. 2 Type...
... to enable the wireless function. 2 Connect to your home or small-office network. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your network. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your ISP for this network. 2 Type...
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... Internet threats. ■ Set security on all computers in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that shields your ISP's server, which is capable of handling large amounts of data at night with you have not already enabled security encryption, follow the router manufacturer's instructions to 1000 Mbps. 5 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for service...
... Internet threats. ■ Set security on all computers in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that shields your ISP's server, which is capable of handling large amounts of data at night with you have not already enabled security encryption, follow the router manufacturer's instructions to 1000 Mbps. 5 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)-A specification for service...
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... physical proximity for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. The network uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires...
... physical proximity for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-A type of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, and printers for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. The network uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... 1-7 Identifying a Low-Battery Condition 1-7 Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition 1-8 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 1-9 Charging a Battery Pack 1-10 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 1-11 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 1-11 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . 1-11 Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings 1-12 2 Security Management Security Features Quick Reference 2-1 If You Forget a Password 2-2 Using a Power-On Password 2-2 Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password 2-2 Entering a Power-On Password 2-3 Software Guide iii
... 1-7 Identifying a Low-Battery Condition 1-7 Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition 1-8 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 1-9 Charging a Battery Pack 1-10 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 1-11 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 1-11 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . 1-11 Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings 1-12 2 Security Management Security Features Quick Reference 2-1 If You Forget a Password 2-2 Using a Power-On Password 2-2 Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password 2-2 Entering a Power-On Password 2-3 Software Guide iii
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... 2-6 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 2-7 Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive . . . . . 2-8 Using Device Security 2-9 Setting Device Security 2-9 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 2-10 3 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 3-1 Preparing for a Software Update 3-1 Accessing Notebook Model Information 3-1 Accessing Software Updates 3-2 Updating Software from the Internet 3-2 Downloading and Installing a SoftPaq 3-3 Restoring Software 3-4 4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting the Setup Utility 4-1 Using the Setup Utility...
... 2-6 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 2-7 Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive . . . . . 2-8 Using Device Security 2-9 Setting Device Security 2-9 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock 2-10 3 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software 3-1 Preparing for a Software Update 3-1 Accessing Notebook Model Information 3-1 Accessing Software Updates 3-2 Updating Software from the Internet 3-2 Downloading and Installing a SoftPaq 3-3 Restoring Software 3-4 4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting the Setup Utility 4-1 Using the Setup Utility...
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... the hard drive and the notebook turns off. ■ Power/standby light turns on. ■ Your work returns to the screen. Select the Hibernate tab, then ensure that change the functions of the power button and display switch, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Advanced tab. Procedure Press the power button. Initiate Hibernation. Setting Power Procedure Preferences To access the settings that the Enable Hibernation check box is selected. Press the power button. Result ■ Power/standby light turns...
... the hard drive and the notebook turns off. ■ Power/standby light turns on. ■ Your work returns to the screen. Select the Hibernate tab, then ensure that change the functions of the power button and display switch, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Advanced tab. Procedure Press the power button. Initiate Hibernation. Setting Power Procedure Preferences To access the settings that the Enable Hibernation check box is selected. Press the power button. Result ■ Power/standby light turns...
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Power Management Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Use the following procedures to conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power: ■ Turn off local area network (LAN) connections, and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not connected to an external power source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the...
Power Management Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Use the following procedures to conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power: ■ Turn off local area network (LAN) connections, and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not connected to an external power source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... you forget your DriveLock password, the hard drive is permanently unusable. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. Using a Power-On Password A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2-2 Software Guide After being set, a power-on password must be set and entered with the same keys. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password A power-on password is set , enter, change, or delete it...
... you forget your DriveLock password, the hard drive is permanently unusable. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. Using a Power-On Password A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen. 2-2 Software Guide After being set, a power-on password must be set and entered with the same keys. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password A power-on password is set , enter, change, or delete it...
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... keys.) 3. Software Guide 2-3 When you used to set a power-on password: a. Type the new password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To change a power-on password: a. b. Select the Set Power-On Password field. Type the new password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 4. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook to continue, press enter. 5. Select Security from the menu bar), select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on Password option, type...
... keys.) 3. Software Guide 2-3 When you used to set a power-on password: a. Type the new password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To change a power-on password: a. b. Select the Set Power-On Password field. Type the new password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 4. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook to continue, press enter. 5. Select Security from the menu bar), select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on Password option, type...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... notebook settings when turning on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is not case sensitive. Security Management Using a Setup Password A setup password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys.) 3. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. 2-4 Software Guide For example, a password set and entered with embedded keypad number keys. ■ Can include up to 8 alphanumeric characters and is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. Select Security from the menu...
... notebook settings when turning on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is not case sensitive. Security Management Using a Setup Password A setup password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys.) 3. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. 2-4 Software Guide For example, a password set and entered with embedded keypad number keys. ■ Can include up to 8 alphanumeric characters and is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. Select Security from the menu...
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... the menu bar), select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on the screen. Security Management ❏ To change a setup password: a. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To delete a setup password, select the Set Setup Password option, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter. When you are prompted to continue, press enter. 5. Software Guide 2-5 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 4. b. Type the new password...
... the menu bar), select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on the screen. Security Management ❏ To change a setup password: a. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. ❏ To delete a setup password, select the Set Setup Password option, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter. When you are prompted to continue, press enter. 5. Software Guide 2-5 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 4. b. Type the new password...
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...; If you forget the DriveLock password, the protected hard drive is permanently unusable. Security Management Using DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you are not sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it down the notebook before removing a hard drive from the hard drive bay. Removing DriveLock protection from the drive. For example, a password set with keyboard number keys will not be set , enter, change, or delete it. ■ Must...
...; If you forget the DriveLock password, the protected hard drive is permanently unusable. Security Management Using DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you are not sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it down the notebook before removing a hard drive from the hard drive bay. Removing DriveLock protection from the drive. For example, a password set with keyboard number keys will not be set , enter, change, or delete it. ■ Must...
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... settings are entered in the Setup Utility. To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup Utility, shut down, then turn on the notebook to open the Setup Utility, turn on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is displayed in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. 7. Accessing a Protected Hard Drive When prompted for the DriveLock password, type your password, apply DriveLock protection to set the password, then press enter. If you used...
... settings are entered in the Setup Utility. To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup Utility, shut down, then turn on the notebook to open the Setup Utility, turn on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is displayed in the Confirm New Password field, then press enter. 7. Accessing a Protected Hard Drive When prompted for the DriveLock password, type your password, apply DriveLock protection to set the password, then press enter. If you used...
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... Setup Utility, shut down, then turn on the screen. 2-8 Software Guide To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup Utility. To open the Setup Utility from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use the arrow keys.) Select the DriveLock Protection field, then press enter. ❏ To change a DriveLock password: a. b. Type the new password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field, then press enter. Security Management Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive...
... Setup Utility, shut down, then turn on the screen. 2-8 Software Guide To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup Utility. To open the Setup Utility from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use the arrow keys.) Select the DriveLock Protection field, then press enter. ❏ To change a DriveLock password: a. b. Type the new password in the Enter Current Password field, then press enter 3 times. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field, then press enter. Security Management Changing a DriveLock Password or Removing DriveLock Protection from a Drive...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you may need to make sure your notebook remains compatible with your Network Administrator before installing any update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Download and install the updates. Software Guide 3-1 Accessing Notebook Model Information To access the updates for any software updates. To update Compaq software: 1. Prepare for your notebook, you install the latest versions of Compaq software as they become available. 3 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software...
... with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you may need to make sure your notebook remains compatible with your Network Administrator before installing any update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Download and install the updates. Software Guide 3-1 Accessing Notebook Model Information To access the updates for any software updates. To update Compaq software: 1. Prepare for your notebook, you install the latest versions of Compaq software as they become available. 3 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software...
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... F9 replaces all settings on the Main screen without making a selection. Asset Tag* Displays a unique asset tag. Software Guide 4-3 Notebook Model* Display Model number of the KBC (keyboard controller). CPU Type* Display the CPU family. KBC Version* Display the version number of notebook. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting from the Main Screen Select To Do This System Time* Set the time. Serial Number* Display the serial number of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Ownership Tag* Displays a unique ownership tag. BIOS Version* Display the...
... F9 replaces all settings on the Main screen without making a selection. Asset Tag* Displays a unique asset tag. Software Guide 4-3 Notebook Model* Display Model number of the KBC (keyboard controller). CPU Type* Display the CPU family. KBC Version* Display the version number of notebook. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Selecting from the Main Screen Select To Do This System Time* Set the time. Serial Number* Display the serial number of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Ownership Tag* Displays a unique ownership tag. BIOS Version* Display the...
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... the BIOS from the popup menu: ■ US (English) ■ FR (French) ■ IT (Italian) ■ GR (German) ■ SP (Spanish) ■ JR (Japanese) ■ CT (Traditional Chinese) ■ NL (Dutch) Boot Select from the following options: ■ Floppy Diskette Drive ■ CD-ROM Drive ■ Hard Drive ■ Network Adapter USB Legacy Support Enable or disable access to the following legacy devices: ■ Mouse ■ Keyboard DMA (Direct Memory Access) Set...
... the BIOS from the popup menu: ■ US (English) ■ FR (French) ■ IT (Italian) ■ GR (German) ■ SP (Spanish) ■ JR (Japanese) ■ CT (Traditional Chinese) ■ NL (Dutch) Boot Select from the following options: ■ Floppy Diskette Drive ■ CD-ROM Drive ■ Hard Drive ■ Network Adapter USB Legacy Support Enable or disable access to the following legacy devices: ■ Mouse ■ Keyboard DMA (Direct Memory Access) Set...
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...-on password 2-2 H hard drive and DriveLock password 2-8 Hibernation affecting hard drive removal 2-6 compared to Suspend and Shutdown 1-3 degraded playback of video/audio 1-3 described 1-2 disabling/enabling 1-2 exiting 1-6 initiating 1-6 setting preferences 1-6 when to use 1-2 K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) 3-1 keyboard locking at power-on 2-2, 2-4 L locked system and reinstalling software 3-4 low-battery conditions identifying 1-7 resolving 1-9 M model, identifying notebook 3-1 N notebook model, family, type 3-1 O operating system, reinstalling 3-4 P passwords changing or...
...-on password 2-2 H hard drive and DriveLock password 2-8 Hibernation affecting hard drive removal 2-6 compared to Suspend and Shutdown 1-3 degraded playback of video/audio 1-3 described 1-2 disabling/enabling 1-2 exiting 1-6 initiating 1-6 setting preferences 1-6 when to use 1-2 K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) 3-1 keyboard locking at power-on 2-2, 2-4 L locked system and reinstalling software 3-4 low-battery conditions identifying 1-7 resolving 1-9 M model, identifying notebook 3-1 N notebook model, family, type 3-1 O operating system, reinstalling 3-4 P passwords changing or...