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... Problems 6-6 Infrared Problems 6-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems ...6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook 6-24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-29 Using System Recovery Features 6-29 Safeguarding Your Data 6-30 Operating ...
... Problems 6-6 Infrared Problems 6-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 6-7 Local Area Network (LAN) Problems 6-8 Memory Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-18 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems ...6-19 Startup Problems 6-20 Wireless Problems 6-22 Configuring Your Notebook 6-24 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-24 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-29 Using System Recovery Features 6-29 Safeguarding Your Data 6-30 Operating ...
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... wireless serial communication capability. Reference Guide 5-7 Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can use it to the device manufacturer Web site for the device. To Connect...your model has an infrared port (a small, rectangular lens located on the front of the driver for the latest version of the notebook), then your notebook and other infrared devices, such as printers or other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this connection, go to connect devices such as audio and video ...
... wireless serial communication capability. Reference Guide 5-7 Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can use it to the device manufacturer Web site for the device. To Connect...your model has an infrared port (a small, rectangular lens located on the front of the driver for the latest version of the notebook), then your notebook and other infrared devices, such as printers or other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this connection, go to connect devices such as audio and video ...
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...located on the front of Printed Output Is Missing Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. If the Left Edge of the notebook.) The ports should be able to solve most printing problems by using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the ports face each... other as squarely as possible. (The notebook infrared port is on and has paper in it . ■ Make sure you are using the Print troubleshooter in it . ■ Check for printer errors...
...located on the front of Printed Output Is Missing Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. If the Left Edge of the notebook.) The ports should be able to solve most printing problems by using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the ports face each... other as squarely as possible. (The notebook infrared port is on and has paper in it . ■ Make sure you are using the Print troubleshooter in it . ■ Check for printer errors...
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... USB Port Is Not Working ■ Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Universal Serial Bus Controller. Then plug... ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the...
... USB Port Is Not Working ■ Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Universal Serial Bus Controller. Then plug... ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the...
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If the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting Check whether you are using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS Setup utility Boot menu to determine the proper TCP/IP configuration. While the operating system is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you are connected ...to resume if it has a network card installed. Reference Guide 6-21 If the Notebook Takes a Long Time to Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can cause a long delay at ...
If the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting Check whether you are using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS Setup utility Boot menu to determine the proper TCP/IP configuration. While the operating system is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you are connected ...to resume if it has a network card installed. Reference Guide 6-21 If the Notebook Takes a Long Time to Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can cause a long delay at ...
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... system software provided with the notebook. Reference Guide 6-29 Using System Recovery Features ✎ The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. For best results, attempt to recover or repair your notebook are available for recovering optimal system...operating system CDs) enable you to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook without losing personal data. For more information, ...
... system software provided with the notebook. Reference Guide 6-29 Using System Recovery Features ✎ The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. For best results, attempt to recover or repair your notebook are available for recovering optimal system...operating system CDs) enable you to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook without losing personal data. For more information, ...
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... system utility refresh and for the product key, refer to complete. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. Select Next to the notebook. Troubleshooting 11. To reinstall drivers: 1. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to the Microsoft Certificate...
... system utility refresh and for the product key, refer to complete. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. Select Next to the notebook. Troubleshooting 11. To reinstall drivers: 1. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to the Microsoft Certificate...
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...CDs 2-12 inserting CD 2-10 location 1-2 removing CD 2-10 troubleshooting 6-3 changing the boot device 2-3 cleaning the notebook 2-17 Click buttons 1-2 components back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 front panel 1-2 keyboard status lights 1-2 left panel 1-3 right panel 1-2 status ...1-3 display adjusting brightness 2-6 adjusting settings 5-5 extending the life 2-17 switching to external monitor 5-5 troubleshooting 6-4 using dual display mode 5-6 drivers reinstalling 6-33 DVD drive creating data disc 2-12 creating movie disc 2-12 inserting DVD 2-10 location 1-2 playing movies 2-11 removing DVD ...
...CDs 2-12 inserting CD 2-10 location 1-2 removing CD 2-10 troubleshooting 6-3 changing the boot device 2-3 cleaning the notebook 2-17 Click buttons 1-2 components back panel 1-3 bottom panel 1-4 front panel 1-2 keyboard status lights 1-2 left panel 1-3 right panel 1-2 status ...1-3 display adjusting brightness 2-6 adjusting settings 5-5 extending the life 2-17 switching to external monitor 5-5 troubleshooting 6-4 using dual display mode 5-6 drivers reinstalling 6-33 DVD drive creating data disc 2-12 creating movie disc 2-12 inserting DVD 2-10 location 1-2 playing movies 2-11 removing DVD ...