Wireless Setup Guide
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...accessing a Web site. If you cannot access a Web site, repeat steps 1 5 During router configuration, check whether the wireless router security level is on, turn on page 2. Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by opening... connections with the computer. The router instructions will tell you when to the manufacturer's instructions. If the light is set up and turn it off by pressing the wireless on page 2. router manufacturer or your ISP for technical assistance.
...accessing a Web site. If you cannot access a Web site, repeat steps 1 5 During router configuration, check whether the wireless router security level is on, turn on page 2. Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by opening... connections with the computer. The router instructions will tell you when to the manufacturer's instructions. If the light is set up and turn it off by pressing the wireless on page 2. router manufacturer or your ISP for technical assistance.
Wireless Setup Guide
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... Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your computer and repeat steps 1 through 3. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the computer to enable the wireless function. 2 Connect to the selected wireless network, even..." table on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you 're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status ...
... Web site, contact your router manufacturer or your computer and repeat steps 1 through 3. PROGRESS CHECK After step 1, the blue wireless light turns on. 1 Press the wireless on/off button on the computer to enable the wireless function. 2 Connect to the selected wireless network, even..." table on page 2.) 2 Retype the pass phrase in the Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you 're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...The SSID should be specified on the router and on the computer(s), or the devices cannot communicate. 1 To change the SSID on each computer in turn connects to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Important: The same SSID must be a unique name that will limit your ability to ... Note: There are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your network name) on the wireless router and on all computers in turn connects to the router instructions. 2 To change the SSID on your wireless account: 1 in firewall. • Firewall software also can be easily...
...The SSID should be specified on the router and on the computer(s), or the devices cannot communicate. 1 To change the SSID on each computer in turn connects to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Important: The same SSID must be a unique name that will limit your ability to ... Note: There are security encryption protocols. ■ Change the default SSID (your network name) on the wireless router and on all computers in turn connects to the router instructions. 2 To change the SSID on your wireless account: 1 in firewall. • Firewall software also can be easily...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... 're ready to share files, programs, printers, and so on . IP (Internet Protocol) address-The address used by the wireless devices in public Now you turn it on . DID YOU KNOW... DID YOU KNOW... 31 million users worldwide will be restricted. Contact your computer displays available networks. home or small-office...
... 're ready to share files, programs, printers, and so on . IP (Internet Protocol) address-The address used by the wireless devices in public Now you turn it on . DID YOU KNOW... DID YOU KNOW... 31 million users worldwide will be restricted. Contact your computer displays available networks. home or small-office...
HP USB Digital Drive
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To connect the Digital Drive to a USB port directly (with the connector cable in the unextended position): » Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into a USB port on when the connection is successful. The status light on the Digital Drive turns on your computer. If the status light does not turn on, remove the Digital Drive from the USB port, then reinsert the USB connector. 4 User Guide
To connect the Digital Drive to a USB port directly (with the connector cable in the unextended position): » Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into a USB port on when the connection is successful. The status light on the Digital Drive turns on your computer. If the status light does not turn on, remove the Digital Drive from the USB port, then reinsert the USB connector. 4 User Guide
HP USB Digital Drive
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If the status light does not turn on your computer. 2. Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into a USB port on , remove the Digital Drive from the USB port, then reinsert the USB connector. 6 User Guide The status light on the Digital Drive turns on when the connection is successful.
If the status light does not turn on your computer. 2. Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into a USB port on , remove the Digital Drive from the USB port, then reinsert the USB connector. 6 User Guide The status light on the Digital Drive turns on when the connection is successful.
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while playing media. If you exit Standby. Restart the notebook. Hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than returning to your work saved in...or Hibernation. Power Management Selecting Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown If you are playing a medium in an optional drive, turn off the medium before using it to run the notebook. A battery pack that has been frequently charged and discharged will be disconnected from external power for more than ...
... loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while playing media. If you exit Standby. Restart the notebook. Hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than returning to your work saved in...or Hibernation. Power Management Selecting Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown If you are playing a medium in an optional drive, turn off the medium before using it to run the notebook. A battery pack that has been frequently charged and discharged will be disconnected from external power for more than ...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... light blinks. ■ Screen clears. ■ Your work is on from shutdown. Software Guide 1-5 Task Turn the notebook on . Turn off . Shut down the notebook. or Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. Procedure Press the power button. Close the notebook. You can assign different functions to the power button and display switch. For instructions, see...
... light blinks. ■ Screen clears. ■ Your work is on from shutdown. Software Guide 1-5 Task Turn the notebook on . Turn off . Shut down the notebook. or Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. Procedure Press the power button. Close the notebook. You can assign different functions to the power button and display switch. For instructions, see...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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.... ■ Screen clears. ■ Your work is saved to the hard drive and the notebook turns off. ■ Power/standby light turns on. ■ Your work returns to your operating system documentation. 1-6 Software Guide For more information about power options settings, refer to the screen. Initiate Hibernation. ...
.... ■ Screen clears. ■ Your work is saved to the hard drive and the notebook turns off. ■ Power/standby light turns on. ■ Your work returns to your operating system documentation. 1-6 Software Guide For more information about power options settings, refer to the screen. Initiate Hibernation. ...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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...Conditions When External Power Is Available Select one of the following options: ■ Connect the notebook to an electrical outlet. ■ Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle. ■ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter ...see the Hardware Guide, Chapter 3, "Battery Pack," on some commercial aircraft. (An Aircraft Power Adapter can run the notebook but cannot charge a battery pack.) When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available Turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation, then insert a charged battery pack.
...Conditions When External Power Is Available Select one of the following options: ■ Connect the notebook to an electrical outlet. ■ Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the notebook and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle. ■ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter ...see the Hardware Guide, Chapter 3, "Battery Pack," on some commercial aircraft. (An Aircraft Power Adapter can run the notebook but cannot charge a battery pack.) When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available Turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation, then insert a charged battery pack.
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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...2 weeks or more, or is fully charged. Power Management Charging a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: Allow sufficient air circulation around the notebook and the AC Adapter during use and while charging the battery pack to radiant heat sources. Prevent direct exposure to ensure adequate cooling of ...the devices. To charge a battery pack, connect the notebook to external power through: ■ The AC Adapter. ■ An optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. The light turns off when the battery pack is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Identifying the...
...2 weeks or more, or is fully charged. Power Management Charging a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: Allow sufficient air circulation around the notebook and the AC Adapter during use and while charging the battery pack to radiant heat sources. Prevent direct exposure to ensure adequate cooling of ...the devices. To charge a battery pack, connect the notebook to external power through: ■ The AC Adapter. ■ An optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. The light turns off when the battery pack is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Identifying the...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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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 ...is not connected to an external power source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the notebook. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card that you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys to quickly increase or decrease screen brightness...
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 ...is not connected to an external power source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down the notebook. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card that you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys to quickly increase or decrease screen brightness...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... permanently unusable. After being set with keyboard number keys will not be entered each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or exits Hibernation. A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen....-on password is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is set ...it. ■ Must be set , changed, or deleted in the lower left corner of the notebook. Security Management If You Forget a Password ■ If you forget your power-on password or...
... permanently unusable. After being set with keyboard number keys will not be entered each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or exits Hibernation. A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the screen....-on password is displayed in the Setup Utility. 1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is set ...it. ■ Must be set , changed, or deleted in the lower left corner of the notebook. Security Management If You Forget a Password ■ If you forget your power-on password or...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on the screen. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook to continue, press enter. 5. Select the Set Power-On Password field. b. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field.... b. Then, ❏ To set the password, then press enter. Software Guide 2-3 Entering a Power-On Password When prompted as the notebook is turned on password: a. When you used to set a power-on or restarted, or exits Hibernation, type your preferences and exit the Setup Utility...
... select Exit Saving Changes, then follow the instructions on the screen. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook to continue, press enter. 5. Select the Set Power-On Password field. b. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field.... b. Then, ❏ To set the password, then press enter. Software Guide 2-3 Entering a Power-On Password When prompted as the notebook is turned on password: a. When you used to set a power-on or restarted, or exits Hibernation, type your preferences and exit the Setup Utility...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restarting the system. Type the password in the Setup Utility. 1. Security Management Using a Setup Password A setup password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys.) 3. ... screen. 2. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Setup Password A setup password is not case sensitive. Type the password in the lower left corner of the notebook settings when turning 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...
To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restarting the system. Type the password in the Setup Utility. 1. Security Management Using a Setup Password A setup password prevents unauthorized use the arrow keys.) 3. ... screen. 2. Setting, Changing or Deleting a Setup Password A setup password is not case sensitive. Type the password in the lower left corner of the notebook settings when turning 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...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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...not be deleted only by removing DriveLock protection from the hard drive bay. Do not remove a hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it with the same keys. Security Management Using DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you are not ...sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation. ■ If you forget the DriveLock password, the protected hard drive is permanently unusable. ...
...not be deleted only by removing DriveLock protection from the hard drive bay. Do not remove a hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it with the same keys. Security Management Using DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you are not ...sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation. ■ If you forget the DriveLock password, the protected hard drive is permanently unusable. ...
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... press enter. 6. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password correctly, you open the Setup Utility, turn on the drive you used to try again. If you must restart the notebook to set the password, then press enter. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then ...restart, DriveLock settings are entered in the lower left corner of the screen. 2. To continue, press enter. 5. To confirm DriveLock protection on the notebook to the drive, and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar). Accessing a Protected Hard Drive When prompted ...
... press enter. 6. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password correctly, you open the Setup Utility, turn on the drive you used to try again. If you must restart the notebook to set the password, then press enter. Type the password in the Confirm New Password field, then ...restart, DriveLock settings are entered in the lower left corner of the screen. 2. To continue, press enter. 5. To confirm DriveLock protection on the notebook to the drive, and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar). Accessing a Protected Hard Drive When prompted ...
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...type the current password in Hibernation. ■ If you open the utility. Do not remove a hard drive while the notebook is displayed in Hibernation, turn the notebook on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is on the screen. 2-8 Software Guide To... open the Setup Utility, turn on the notebook to open the Setup Utility from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not sure whether the notebook is in the left corner of information: ■ Shut down . If you are not ...
...type the current password in Hibernation. ■ If you open the utility. Do not remove a hard drive while the notebook is displayed in Hibernation, turn the notebook on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is on the screen. 2-8 Software Guide To... open the Setup Utility, turn on the notebook to open the Setup Utility from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not sure whether the notebook is in the left corner of information: ■ Shut down . If you are not ...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series
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... during boot time. ❏ Select the enable or disable CD-ROM boot during boot time. 4. To open the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Software Guide 2-9 Security Management Using Device Security The Device Security feature allows an administrator to set the system startup ...preferences by enabling or disabling notebook devices. Setting Device Security 1. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar...
... during boot time. ❏ Select the enable or disable CD-ROM boot during boot time. 4. To open the Setup Utility, turn on the screen. Software Guide 2-9 Security Management Using Device Security The Device Security feature allows an administrator to set the system startup ...preferences by enabling or disabling notebook devices. Setting Device Security 1. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar...
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... be packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq™. Other ROM updates may be provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. To open Computer Setup, turn on the underside of the screen. ■ To change the language, press F2. ■ For navigation instructions, press F1. Software Updates ... Guide Accessing Software Updates For instructions for updating software from the Internet Most software at the Compaq Web site is provided on the serial number label on or restart the notebook. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptions...
... be packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq™. Other ROM updates may be provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. To open Computer Setup, turn on the underside of the screen. ■ To change the language, press F2. ■ For navigation instructions, press F1. Software Updates ... Guide Accessing Software Updates For instructions for updating software from the Internet Most software at the Compaq Web site is provided on the serial number label on or restart the notebook. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. A Readme.txt file contains detailed descriptions...