Wireless Setup Guide
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... Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 The instructions in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you can buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL modem. TIP: You can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed...
... Key) 1 Create pass phrase. 2 Record pass phrase 3 Download the latest WPA update for "WPA." 2 The instructions in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. Your Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you can buy one device that acts as both a wireless router and a cable/DSL modem. TIP: You can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the instructions included with the wireless router Ethernet cable connected, remove the cable from the successfully access a computer and the wireless router. router manufacturer or your ISP for technical assistance. Location of the network and to configure the wireless router. 1 Set up and turn it off by pressing the wireless on page 2. Record this setup. 2 Make sure that the blue wireless light...
... connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless router according to the instructions included with the wireless router Ethernet cable connected, remove the cable from the successfully access a computer and the wireless router. router manufacturer or your ISP for technical assistance. Location of the network and to configure the wireless router. 1 Set up and turn it off by pressing the wireless on page 2. Record this setup. 2 Make sure that the blue wireless light...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard 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 home or small-office network. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your wireless network is not secure. 2 Select Connect. 1 Clear the check box for Enable IEEE 802.11x authentication for this network. 2 Type the WEP encryption key in the Network key...
... network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard 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 home or small-office network. PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 4, your wireless network is not secure. 2 Select Connect. 1 Clear the check box for Enable IEEE 802.11x authentication for this network. 2 Type the WEP encryption key in the Network key...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. What Is? encryption-The process of being hacked through email: 1 in 10,000 DID YOU KNOW... Ethernet-The most common LAN technology (using one . b Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. (The Properties window is usually required to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Note: There are considered broadband, as ISDN, cable modem, DSL, and satellite...
... your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. What Is? encryption-The process of being hacked through email: 1 in 10,000 DID YOU KNOW... Ethernet-The most common LAN technology (using one . b Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. (The Properties window is usually required to the router instructions. ■ Use a firewall. Note: There are considered broadband, as ISDN, cable modem, DSL, and satellite...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... wireless security feature for 802.11 wireless network technology that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other devices within a network. The network uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to a network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for transmitting data packets within the same physical proximity for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on number...
... wireless security feature for 802.11 wireless network technology that includes a wireless access point and may include an Ethernet hub and other devices within a network. The network uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to a network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for transmitting data packets within the same physical proximity for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on number...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Max DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ■ Connectors: ❏ External monitor ❏ Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (four ports) ❏ RJ-11 (modem) ❏ RJ-45 (network) ❏ Audio-out (headphone) ❏ Audio-in (microphone) ❏ Power ❏ IEEE 1394 (select models only) ❏ S-Video-out (select models only) ❏ Expansion port 2 ❏ Memory Reader slot (Compaq Presario X6000 models only) ❏ Digital Media Slot (HP Compaq nx9600 models only) ❏ Digital drive bay ❏ ExpressCard Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3 Product...
... Max DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ■ Connectors: ❏ External monitor ❏ Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (four ports) ❏ RJ-11 (modem) ❏ RJ-45 (network) ❏ Audio-out (headphone) ❏ Audio-in (microphone) ❏ Power ❏ IEEE 1394 (select models only) ❏ S-Video-out (select models only) ❏ Expansion port 2 ❏ Memory Reader slot (Compaq Presario X6000 models only) ❏ Digital Media Slot (HP Compaq nx9600 models only) ❏ Digital drive bay ❏ ExpressCard Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3 Product...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... clear CMOS: 1. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. 1.3 Power Management The notebook comes with power management features that extend battery operating time and conserve power. Do not reinsert any battery packs at this time. 6. The notebook supports the following power management features: ■ Standby ■ Hibernation ■ Setting customization by the user ■ Hotkeys for more information). 2. Turn on removing and replacing the RTC battery). 3. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook. 5. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 4. Remove...
... clear CMOS: 1. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. 1.3 Power Management The notebook comes with power management features that extend battery operating time and conserve power. Do not reinsert any battery packs at this time. 6. The notebook supports the following power management features: ■ Standby ■ Hibernation ■ Setting customization by the user ■ Hotkeys for more information). 2. Turn on removing and replacing the RTC battery). 3. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook. 5. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 4. Remove...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Display release latch Opens the notebook. Drive activity light On: A drive on . ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Table 1-1. Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-5 Battery light ■ On: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Power/standby light ■ On: Notebook is turned on the notebook is being accessed. Front Components Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 1-1 Front Components Component Function Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Product ...
Display release latch Opens the notebook. Drive activity light On: A drive on . ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Table 1-1. Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-5 Battery light ■ On: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Power/standby light ■ On: Notebook is turned on the notebook is being accessed. Front Components Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 1-1 Front Components Component Function Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Product ...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Memory module ■ Mini PCI communications devices ■ Hard drive ■ Display ■ Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Audio ■ Intel Pentium 4 processors ■ PC Card Ä CAUTION: To properly ventilate the notebook, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts...
...; Memory module ■ Mini PCI communications devices ■ Hard drive ■ Display ■ Keyboard and TouchPad ■ Audio ■ Intel Pentium 4 processors ■ PC Card Ä CAUTION: To properly ventilate the notebook, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any printed wiring board. This utility includes settings that can create a safety hazard. Improper repairs can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 Because of the complexity of the screen. ❏ To change the language, use the cursor control keys to navigate to the Advanced menu. ❏ To...
Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any printed wiring board. This utility includes settings that can create a safety hazard. Improper repairs can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 Because of the complexity of the screen. ❏ To change the language, use the cursor control keys to navigate to the Advanced menu. ❏ To...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... cover, for use only on Compaq Presario X6000 notebook models (includes TouchPad) Base enclosure Switch cover, for use only on Compaq Presario X6000 models with wireless Modem board Digital drive board (includes cable) Audio/USB board Mini PCI communications card, 802.11a/b/g combination card, for use in the United States Broadcomm Bluetooth wireless card (includes cable) System board, M22P with 64 MB RAM, for use on HP Compaq nx9600 models (includes disk cell RTC battery) System board, M24P with 128 MB RAM, for use on HP Compaq nx9600 models (includes disk...
... cover, for use only on Compaq Presario X6000 notebook models (includes TouchPad) Base enclosure Switch cover, for use only on Compaq Presario X6000 models with wireless Modem board Digital drive board (includes cable) Audio/USB board Mini PCI communications card, 802.11a/b/g combination card, for use in the United States Broadcomm Bluetooth wireless card (includes cable) System board, M22P with 64 MB RAM, for use on HP Compaq nx9600 models (includes disk cell RTC battery) System board, M24P with 128 MB RAM, for use on HP Compaq nx9600 models (includes disk...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Combo Drive, for use only on HP Compaq Presario nx9600 models Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models United States Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models French Canada Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Latin America Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Brazil Speakers, left and right Switch cover, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models with wireless Hard drive, 4200-rpm, 40-GB, (includes frame) Maintenance and Service Guide...
... Combo Drive, for use only on HP Compaq Presario nx9600 models Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models United States Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models French Canada Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Latin America Keyboard, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Brazil Speakers, left and right Switch cover, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models with wireless Hard drive, 4200-rpm, 40-GB, (includes frame) Maintenance and Service Guide...
Compaq Presario X6000 and HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Kit, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Top cover, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 notebook models (includes TouchPad) LED Board (includes cable) Front panel LED board (includes cable) Base enclosure large fan Base enclosure small fan Heat sink module (includes fan and thermal paste) Hard drive, 5400-rpm, 100-GB, (includes frame) Battery pack, 12-cell, 2.2-AHr Switch cover, for use only on Compaq Presario X6000 models without wireless Switch cover, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Audio/USB board cable 3-22 Maintenance and Service Guide
... Kit, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Top cover, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 notebook models (includes TouchPad) LED Board (includes cable) Front panel LED board (includes cable) Base enclosure large fan Base enclosure small fan Heat sink module (includes fan and thermal paste) Hard drive, 5400-rpm, 100-GB, (includes frame) Battery pack, 12-cell, 2.2-AHr Switch cover, for use only on Compaq Presario X6000 models without wireless Switch cover, for use only on HP Compaq nx9600 models Audio/USB board cable 3-22 Maintenance and Service Guide
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord, unless instructed to external power. 6. Identify the hardware you will 1. Allow the battery pack to set up the notebook. 2. Open the notebook. 5. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 3. Getting Started 1-1 Connect the notebook to do so. During hardware setup, you can register the notebook and operating system during software setup. 4. 1 Hardware Setup Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■...
... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord, unless instructed to external power. 6. Identify the hardware you will 1. Allow the battery pack to set up the notebook. 2. Open the notebook. 5. Insert the battery pack into the notebook. 3. Getting Started 1-1 Connect the notebook to do so. During hardware setup, you can register the notebook and operating system during software setup. 4. 1 Hardware Setup Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■...
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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Provides power to the notebook when the notebook is not connected to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. Getting Started 1-3 Adapts the modem cable to external power. Hardware Setup Component 3 AC adapter 4 Network cable (not included) Description Converts AC power to a network jack. 5 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) 6 Battery pack ✎ A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end. Connects the notebook to DC power.
Provides power to the notebook when the notebook is not connected to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. Getting Started 1-3 Adapts the modem cable to external power. Hardware Setup Component 3 AC adapter 4 Network cable (not included) Description Converts AC power to a network jack. 5 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) 6 Battery pack ✎ A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end. Connects the notebook to DC power.
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... section "Connecting the Modem with an Adapter," later in this chapter. Internal compartments include the memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay. For more information about DSL, cable, and network connections, select Start > Help and Support. Hardware Setup Step 3: Connect the Modem Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of connections. ✎...
... section "Connecting the Modem with an Adapter," later in this chapter. Internal compartments include the memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay. For more information about DSL, cable, and network connections, select Start > Help and Support. Hardware Setup Step 3: Connect the Modem Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the modem from the telephone network before accessing an internal compartment of connections. ✎...
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... notebook automatically download and install Windows updates as they become available. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. 2-6 Getting Started If you do not choose to check for critical updates. It is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. Software Setup Help Protect Your Notebook In the Help protect your PC window, you can choose to have your notebook by turning on a regular basis to enable Automatic Updates...
... notebook automatically download and install Windows updates as they become available. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. 2-6 Getting Started If you do not choose to check for critical updates. It is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. Software Setup Help Protect Your Notebook In the Help protect your PC window, you can choose to have your notebook by turning on a regular basis to enable Automatic Updates...
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... that you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to any restore point does not affect your software was functioning optimally. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Restore points are reversible. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Getting Started 3-3 Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, and operating system files. Restoring to an earlier time, called...
... that you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to any restore point does not affect your software was functioning optimally. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Restore points are reversible. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Getting Started 3-3 Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, and operating system files. Restoring to an earlier time, called...
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... set up Internet service before you can use the utility to ■ Sign up for information about LAN, DSL or cable Internet connections, select Start > Help and Support. 3-10 Getting Started or - » Select Start > All Programs > Online Services > Easy Internet Sign-up icon on your ISP for a new Internet account. ■ Configure your notebook to use an existing account. ■ Learn about accessing the Internet through a LAN (local area network), cable, or DSL connection. Using Easy Internet...
... set up Internet service before you can use the utility to ■ Sign up for information about LAN, DSL or cable Internet connections, select Start > Help and Support. 3-10 Getting Started or - » Select Start > All Programs > Online Services > Easy Internet Sign-up icon on your ISP for a new Internet account. ■ Configure your notebook to use an existing account. ■ Learn about accessing the Internet through a LAN (local area network), cable, or DSL connection. Using Easy Internet...
Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...optical drive release 4-11 PC Card eject 4-13 power/standby 4-5 TouchPad 2-3, 4-2 volume 4-7 wireless 4-7 See also keys; latch C cables modem 1-2, 4-14, 4-18 network 1-3, 4-14, 4-18 See also power cord caps lock light 4-6 category view, Windows XP 3-1 charging battery pack 1-10 classic view, Windows XP 3-1 communication hardware, enabling 3-9 compartment, memory 4-15 connecting to power 1-9 connecting to the Internet 3-9 connector, power 1-9 country-specific modem adapter 1-3, 4-19 creating user accounts 2-9 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 3-5 currency 2-4 customer support 4-21...
...optical drive release 4-11 PC Card eject 4-13 power/standby 4-5 TouchPad 2-3, 4-2 volume 4-7 wireless 4-7 See also keys; latch C cables modem 1-2, 4-14, 4-18 network 1-3, 4-14, 4-18 See also power cord caps lock light 4-6 category view, Windows XP 3-1 charging battery pack 1-10 classic view, Windows XP 3-1 communication hardware, enabling 3-9 compartment, memory 4-15 connecting to power 1-9 connecting to the Internet 3-9 connector, power 1-9 country-specific modem adapter 1-3, 4-19 creating user accounts 2-9 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 3-5 currency 2-4 customer support 4-21...