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... Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert or remove a PC Card 48 Connecting External Devices 50 To connect an audio device 50 To use an external monitor 52 To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only 53 To connect an infrared device (select models only 54 To use a port replicator (select models only 55 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 58 To install a RAM expansion module 58 To remove a RAM expansion module 60 viii Reference Guide
... Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert or remove a PC Card 48 Connecting External Devices 50 To connect an audio device 50 To use an external monitor 52 To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only 53 To connect an infrared device (select models only 54 To use a port replicator (select models only 55 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 58 To install a RAM expansion module 58 To remove a RAM expansion module 60 viii Reference Guide
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... 66 Audio problems 66 CD-ROM and DVD problems 67 Display problems 68 Hard drive problems 69 Heat problems 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems 81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and Updating Software 88...
... 66 Audio problems 66 CD-ROM and DVD problems 67 Display problems 68 Hard drive problems 69 Heat problems 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems 81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and Updating Software 88...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
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... clip into the reset button on the left side of the notebook, then press the power button to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot device The notebook normally boots from a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card. 1. To change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility. If you turn the notebook off. When the logo screen appears, press ESC to select the boot device, then press ENTER. Reference Guide 17 Select Start > Turn Off Computer...
... clip into the reset button on the left side of the notebook, then press the power button to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot device The notebook normally boots from a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network interface card. 1. To change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility. If you turn the notebook off. When the logo screen appears, press ESC to select the boot device, then press ENTER. Reference Guide 17 Select Start > Turn Off Computer...
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... of the drive to open the drive to close it . Press the button on the face of the CD or DVD drive varies by model. 22 Reference Guide Slide the tray back into the recessed hole on the spindle. -or- Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDs CAUTION To insert or remove a CD or DVD Do not remove a CD or DVD while the notebook is...
... of the drive to open the drive to close it . Press the button on the face of the CD or DVD drive varies by model. 22 Reference Guide Slide the tray back into the recessed hole on the spindle. -or- Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs Using CDs or DVDs CAUTION To insert or remove a CD or DVD Do not remove a CD or DVD while the notebook is...
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... that the light turns off button so that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you normally use AC power, make your battery power last as long as possible: • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in use significant power even...
... that the light turns off button so that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you normally use AC power, make your battery power last as long as possible: • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in use significant power even...
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...-bit encryption, larger number for authorization before using the wireless function. This restores your wireless connection, open Network Connections in an airplane. Select OK to -computer (ad hoc) network. 7. This network is turned on, but it on the front of your previous wireless configuration. -or- Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then select the wireless network connection icon. If you normally press the wireless on-off , press the button so the indicator light turns on the front...
...-bit encryption, larger number for authorization before using the wireless function. This restores your wireless connection, open Network Connections in an airplane. Select OK to -computer (ad hoc) network. 7. This network is turned on, but it on the front of your previous wireless configuration. -or- Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then select the wireless network connection icon. If you normally press the wireless on-off , press the button so the indicator light turns on the front...
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... notebooks, can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by selecting Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other Hardware > Wireless Link. Transferring files through an infrared connection You can purchase a simple adapter if the device is not enabled, so you must first enable it before you can communicate wirelessly using this connection, contact the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of communications, open Wireless Link by using Wireless Link. 54 Reference Guide...
... notebooks, can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by selecting Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other Hardware > Wireless Link. Transferring files through an infrared connection You can purchase a simple adapter if the device is not enabled, so you must first enable it before you can communicate wirelessly using this connection, contact the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of communications, open Wireless Link by using Wireless Link. 54 Reference Guide...
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... side. If the notebook can't find the Wordpad.exe program file. If you're not using a different media brand. Type C:\Program Files\Accessories in WordPad, but the screen is on your model: select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. • Try adjusting the size of a double-sided DVD has a different format (standard or widescreen). Remove the disc from the drive, then select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart...
... side. If the notebook can't find the Wordpad.exe program file. If you're not using a different media brand. Type C:\Program Files\Accessories in WordPad, but the screen is on your model: select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. • Try adjusting the size of a double-sided DVD has a different format (standard or widescreen). Remove the disc from the drive, then select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart...
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... System Devices menu. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, then make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the notebook. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If an external display does not work • Check the connections. • The external monitor may not be detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device...
... System Devices menu. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, then make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the notebook. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If an external display does not work • Check the connections. • The external monitor may not be detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device...
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... normally disabled. In the BIOS Setup utility, make sure the External Pointing Devices option in the System Devices menu is set to restore normal operation. • If an external mouse is connected, the built-in this happens, try the following: press a key on the light. • Don't touch the TouchPad while the notebook is difficult to work. If the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you type Press the TouchPad on-off button to use the TouchPad...
... normally disabled. In the BIOS Setup utility, make sure the External Pointing Devices option in the System Devices menu is set to restore normal operation. • If an external mouse is connected, the built-in this happens, try the following: press a key on the light. • Don't touch the TouchPad while the notebook is difficult to work. If the TouchPad moves the pointer or cursor while you type Press the TouchPad on-off button to use the TouchPad...
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...; Select Start > Help and Support, then use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager. If you may be connected to the network or the network may need to force your frame type to enable it has a conflict, try enabling the option for bypassing the proxy server for 100Base-TX operation. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Local area network (LAN) problems If the built-in Control Panel under your network connection properties. 72 Reference Guide Maximum cable length is...
...; Select Start > Help and Support, then use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager. If you may be connected to the network or the network may need to force your frame type to enable it has a conflict, try enabling the option for bypassing the proxy server for 100Base-TX operation. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Local area network (LAN) problems If the built-in Control Panel under your network connection properties. 72 Reference Guide Maximum cable length is...
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...: select Start > Help and Support. • In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options, and check the modem settings. • Disable the internal modem: 1. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). If you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have a PS/2 keyboard connected, use a PS/2 Y adapter (HP...
...: select Start > Help and Support. • In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options, and check the modem settings. • Disable the internal modem: 1. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). If you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have a PS/2 keyboard connected, use a PS/2 Y adapter (HP...
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... drive, use the BIOS Setup utility to make sure Legacy USB Support is enabled. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If the USB port is not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for directions. • If you're using the reset button. If the notebook will not boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is the first device under Removable Drive. Contact your notebook also has a built-in this guide for the latest USB drivers. • Check the port settings...
... drive, use the BIOS Setup utility to make sure Legacy USB Support is enabled. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If the USB port is not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device for directions. • If you're using the reset button. If the notebook will not boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is the first device under Removable Drive. Contact your notebook also has a built-in this guide for the latest USB drivers. • Check the port settings...
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... option is enabled, the notebook uses increased power while it is connected. Only if the Boot password option is enabled, encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) on Boot Internal hard drive lock Security Menu Description Shows if a user password is set . Disables the internal pointing devices when an external pointing device is shut down. Default Auto Auto Enabled Disabled Setting User Password is Administrator Password is set . Press ENTER to set , change , or clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings...
... option is enabled, the notebook uses increased power while it is connected. Only if the Boot password option is enabled, encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) on Boot Internal hard drive lock Security Menu Description Shows if a user password is set . Disables the internal pointing devices when an external pointing device is shut down. Default Auto Auto Enabled Disabled Setting User Password is Administrator Password is set . Press ENTER to set , change , or clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings...
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... V.80 synchronous access mode: 1=error control disabled, use , LAPM=V.42 LAPM protocol, ALT=MNP. b=0 - Select error control and synchronous mode (b and c are optional). Set active service class: 0=data mode (default), 1=Fax Class 1, 1.0=Fax Class 1.0 mode, 8=voice mode. Command +MS=a,b,c,d,e,f +WS=n %Cn +EB=a,b,c +EFCS=0 +ER: a +ER=n +ES=a,b,c +ESR=0 +ETBM=a,b,c +FAE=n +FAR=n +FCL=n +FCLASS=n +FIT=n,a Reference Information Modem Reference Information Conexant AT Commands (Advanced Users Only) Function (Conexant) Select modulation (b, c, d, e, and f are optional).
... V.80 synchronous access mode: 1=error control disabled, use , LAPM=V.42 LAPM protocol, ALT=MNP. b=0 - Select error control and synchronous mode (b and c are optional). Set active service class: 0=data mode (default), 1=Fax Class 1, 1.0=Fax Class 1.0 mode, 8=voice mode. Command +MS=a,b,c,d,e,f +WS=n %Cn +EB=a,b,c +EFCS=0 +ER: a +ER=n +ES=a,b,c +ESR=0 +ETBM=a,b,c +FAE=n +FAR=n +FCL=n +FCLASS=n +FIT=n,a Reference Information Modem Reference Information Conexant AT Commands (Advanced Users Only) Function (Conexant) Select modulation (b, c, d, e, and f are optional).
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... Information Conexant AT Commands (Advanced Users Only) Function (Conexant) Set flow control type: 0=XON/XOFF and RTS/CTS flow control turned off hook (0 to 255 x 0.1 sec). Set volume (120 to 255). Select sources/destinations for flow control of speakerphone function (0 to 135). Set automatic hangups: 0=enable, 1=disable, 2=disable automatic hangups in bits/sec: 0=automatic detection (default). Set beep duration (1 to 255). Display delayed numbers. Receive silence, n × 10 ms...
... Information Conexant AT Commands (Advanced Users Only) Function (Conexant) Set flow control type: 0=XON/XOFF and RTS/CTS flow control turned off hook (0 to 255 x 0.1 sec). Set volume (120 to 255). Select sources/destinations for flow control of speakerphone function (0 to 135). Set automatic hangups: 0=enable, 1=disable, 2=disable automatic hangups in bits/sec: 0=automatic detection (default). Set beep duration (1 to 255). Display delayed numbers. Receive silence, n × 10 ms...
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..., 98 saving power, 34 status lights, 32 troubleshooting, 77 BIOS password, 24 BIOS Setup utility Boot menu, 87 Exit menu, 87 external display settings, 86 Main menu, 85 Security menu, 86 using, 84 black list (modem), 37 blackout periods, modem, 37 Bluetooth business cards, 46 configuring, 45 sending files, 46 troubleshooting, 82 tuning on, 44 turning off, 45 wireless, 44 boot device order, 17, 87 Boot menu (BIOS), 87 brightness, adjusting, 19 business cards, 46 C Cable lock, 25 Caps Lock, 9 Cardbus cards, 48 cards, PCMCIA, 48 CD-ROM drive creating or copying...
..., 98 saving power, 34 status lights, 32 troubleshooting, 77 BIOS password, 24 BIOS Setup utility Boot menu, 87 Exit menu, 87 external display settings, 86 Main menu, 85 Security menu, 86 using, 84 black list (modem), 37 blackout periods, modem, 37 Bluetooth business cards, 46 configuring, 45 sending files, 46 troubleshooting, 82 tuning on, 44 turning off, 45 wireless, 44 boot device order, 17, 87 Boot menu (BIOS), 87 brightness, adjusting, 19 business cards, 46 C Cable lock, 25 Caps Lock, 9 Cardbus cards, 48 cards, PCMCIA, 48 CD-ROM drive creating or copying...
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..., 53 mouse, troubleshooting, 71 mute button location, 3 N network connecting to, 39 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless network Norton AntiVirus, 25 notebook caring for, 27 changing BIOS settings, 84 cleaning, 28 opening/closing, 2, 3 protecting, 27, 70 resetting, 17 timeouts, 31 turning on, 13 Num Lock, 9 O off button location, 2, 3 status lights, 8 turning off, 16 112 Reference Guide on button, location, 2, 3 One-Touch buttons location, 2, 3 using, 20 overheating, 70 P parallel port location, 5 troubleshooting, 80 password, 24 PC card slot, location, 5 PC cards installing, 48 saving power...
..., 53 mouse, troubleshooting, 71 mute button location, 3 N network connecting to, 39 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless network Norton AntiVirus, 25 notebook caring for, 27 changing BIOS settings, 84 cleaning, 28 opening/closing, 2, 3 protecting, 27, 70 resetting, 17 timeouts, 31 turning on, 13 Num Lock, 9 O off button location, 2, 3 status lights, 8 turning off, 16 112 Reference Guide on button, location, 2, 3 One-Touch buttons location, 2, 3 using, 20 overheating, 70 P parallel port location, 5 troubleshooting, 80 password, 24 PC card slot, location, 5 PC cards installing, 48 saving power...
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... battery charge, 32 keyboard, 2, 3, 9 location, 2, 3 meanings, 8 S-Video port, 5 T temperature, overheating, 70 1394 devices, connecting, 53 1394 port, 53 timeouts, notebook, 31 TouchPad location, 2, 3 troubleshooting, 71 troubleshooting audio, 66 battery, 77 CD/DVD drive, 67 display, 68 hard drive, 69 infrared communications, 70 keyboard, 71 LAN, 72 memory, 73 modem, 73 overheating, 70 parallel port, 80 PC card, 76 performance, 76 pointing devices, 71 power, 77 printing, 79 resuming, 82 serial port, 80 Standby, 82 startup, 81 USB, 80 wireless communication, 82 turning on notebook, 13 typing...
... battery charge, 32 keyboard, 2, 3, 9 location, 2, 3 meanings, 8 S-Video port, 5 T temperature, overheating, 70 1394 devices, connecting, 53 1394 port, 53 timeouts, notebook, 31 TouchPad location, 2, 3 troubleshooting, 71 troubleshooting audio, 66 battery, 77 CD/DVD drive, 67 display, 68 hard drive, 69 infrared communications, 70 keyboard, 71 LAN, 72 memory, 73 modem, 73 overheating, 70 parallel port, 80 PC card, 76 performance, 76 pointing devices, 71 power, 77 printing, 79 resuming, 82 serial port, 80 Standby, 82 startup, 81 USB, 80 wireless communication, 82 turning on notebook, 13 typing...