Wireless Setup Guide
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... Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). Point-to add wireless capability. Search for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download...
... Internet connection should be operational before you can buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). Point-to add wireless capability. Search for Microsoft Windows XP by visiting Microsoft Windows Update at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... manufacturer's instructions. After you Do not continue with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the information you recorded in the "My Network Settings" table on /off . Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your computer is set up and turn it off by pressing the wireless on page 2. Record this setup. 2 Make sure...
... manufacturer's instructions. After you Do not continue with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the information you recorded in the "My Network Settings" table on /off . Set up the hardware and software Now that you have tested your computer is set up and turn it off by pressing the wireless on page 2. Record this setup. 2 Make sure...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... it will not be a unique name that requests one or more information. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. Depending on your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. Refer to any device that will limit your Web browser. access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that shields your router. broadband-An always-on your data and computer from a local...
... it will not be a unique name that requests one or more information. A unique key is displayed.) c Select the Wireless Networks tab. Depending on your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. Refer to any device that will limit your Web browser. access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that shields your router. broadband-An always-on your data and computer from a local...
Wireless Setup Guide
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.../go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for 802.11 wireless network technology that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other features. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that indicates interoperability among wireless devices. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to a network. Resources to enhance your wireless user...
.../go/wireless, on number-sequence encryption. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for 802.11 wireless network technology that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other features. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that indicates interoperability among wireless devices. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to a network. Resources to enhance your wireless user...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more than an hour to your hard drive at any time. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Refer to set Disk Defragmenter to...
... tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more than an hour to your hard drive at any time. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Refer to set Disk Defragmenter to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive...
... work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Then shut down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. NOTE: If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to step 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If...
... a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Repeat for hardware changes icon in the Start Search box. NOTE: If you may need to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your drivers using the procedures in the pane above the box. 3. Proceed to step 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to check for your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your...
... computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. To use Microsoft Update: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. or - Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to install Microsoft Update. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to check for your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc...
...software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 T troubleshooting burning discs 16 device driver 17 disc...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
... optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M On: The Digital Media Slot is not connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is in use. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connects a network cable. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter light (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (select models only) (6) USB port...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3.
... explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect...
... instructions on the computer, you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 2 Updating software To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... models listed. 4. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating...
... models listed. 4. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 4 Updating software Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. For more...
In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. For more...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Determining the type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. The computer can support one end of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer. 2. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and for best results use DVD Play...
... between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Determining the type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. The computer can support one end of graphics card installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer. 2. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and for best results use DVD Play...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Proceed to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware...
... latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Click Security & Updates. 3. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Proceed to install. 7. Click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Open your Internet browser and go to your computer operating system, programs, and hardware...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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.... Your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. You can be changed using Power Options in any...
.... Your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. You can be changed using Power Options in any...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... off . The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after. 7. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Click OK. 10. To fully charge the battery: 1. Record the On battery setting under the...
... off . The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Change the On battery setting to Hibernate after. 7. Click Save changes. 14 Chapter 2 Using battery power Click OK. 10. To fully charge the battery: 1. Record the On battery setting under the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge...
... while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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..., you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the...
..., you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the...
