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... To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check battery status 32 To respond to a low-battery ... connections 40 To turn wireless communication on and off 42 Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only 44 To turn Bluetooth communication on and off 44 To prepare for Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert...
... To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check battery status 32 To respond to a low-battery ... connections 40 To turn wireless communication on and off 42 Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only 44 To turn Bluetooth communication on and off 44 To prepare for Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert...
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... hard drive 62 To replace the hard drive holder 63 To prepare a new hard drive 64 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 65 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 66 Audio problems 66 CD-ROM and DVD problems 67 Display problems 68 Hard drive problems 69 Heat problems 70 Infrared problems 70 ... (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...
... hard drive 62 To replace the hard drive holder 63 To prepare a new hard drive 64 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 65 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 66 Audio problems 66 CD-ROM and DVD problems 67 Display problems 68 Hard drive problems 69 Heat problems 70 Infrared problems 70 ... (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...
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... identify the standard external components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features selected. Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open/close latch 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, ..., or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide Find the illustrations that match your notebook to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Hard drive 8 Infrared port (select models only) 9 Wireless on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to identify your components.
... identify the standard external components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features selected. Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open/close latch 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, ..., or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide Find the illustrations that match your notebook to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Hard drive 8 Infrared port (select models only) 9 Wireless on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to identify your components.
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... 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, plus on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Infrared port (select models only) 8 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) 9 Battery...
... 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, plus on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Infrared port (select models only) 8 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) 9 Battery...
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...using or charging batteries at high temperatures. 34 Reference Guide If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use significant power even while they are not using it. • Do not leave batteries unused for long periods. Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve ... you are not using it for a day or more. • Set the automatic timeout settings to save your notebook has a wireless on -off button so that the light turns off the wireless function when you are inactive. • If you work with an application that uses the serial port or...
...using or charging batteries at high temperatures. 34 Reference Guide If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use significant power even while they are not using it. • Do not leave batteries unused for long periods. Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve ... you are not using it for a day or more. • Set the automatic timeout settings to save your notebook has a wireless on -off button so that the light turns off the wireless function when you are inactive. • If you work with an application that uses the serial port or...
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...Reference Guide To prepare for connections Before you can connect your notebook to a particular 802.11 wireless network, you can connect by radio rather than through cables, you have to configure the notebook for "roaming." A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical "wired" network..., but also provides for the specific wireless connection. Since your office to an 802.11 wireless local area network (LAN) and access computers...
...Reference Guide To prepare for connections Before you can connect your notebook to a particular 802.11 wireless network, you can connect by radio rather than through cables, you have to configure the notebook for "roaming." A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical "wired" network..., but also provides for the specific wireless connection. Since your office to an 802.11 wireless local area network (LAN) and access computers...
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... new network available to save the configuration. Select the wireless connection to the first preferred network within range. Select the network you want, enter the encryption key if required, then select Connect. The notebook automatically connects to show its status, then select Properties.... 3. See your list of available networks appears. Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only) 2. Select the network ...
... new network available to save the configuration. Select the wireless connection to the first preferred network within range. Select the network you want, enter the encryption key if required, then select Connect. The notebook automatically connects to show its status, then select Properties.... 3. See your list of available networks appears. Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only) 2. Select the network ...
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... on, but it on and off Wireless networks and cellular modems are within range of devices that use wireless communication. This network is not on, turn wireless 802.11 communication on . 2. This restores your notebook automatically connects. You must use encrypted ...for 64-bit encryption, larger number for authorization before using the wireless function. If the notebook is added to use the Wireless Configuration software to save the configuration. Important Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only) 5. Mark the option to...
... on, but it on and off Wireless networks and cellular modems are within range of devices that use wireless communication. This network is not on, turn wireless 802.11 communication on . 2. This restores your notebook automatically connects. You must use encrypted ...for 64-bit encryption, larger number for authorization before using the wireless function. If the notebook is added to use the Wireless Configuration software to save the configuration. Important Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only) 5. Mark the option to...
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... Bluetooth communication if it down also turns off button. To turn off the wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on other network computers. 2. Putting the notebook in the taskbar, then select Disable. Right-click the wireless network connection icon in Standby or shutting it was enabled. -or- Important: close...
... Bluetooth communication if it down also turns off button. To turn off the wireless 802.11 communication without turning off the notebook, press the wireless on other network computers. 2. Putting the notebook in the taskbar, then select Disable. Right-click the wireless network connection icon in Standby or shutting it was enabled. -or- Important: close...
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... turns on . 2. Turning on Bluetooth communication The wireless indicator light on the front of the notebook to ask for authorization before using the wireless function. Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only) Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only) If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can detect new Bluetooth devices automatically...
... turns on . 2. Turning on Bluetooth communication The wireless indicator light on the front of the notebook to ask for authorization before using the wireless function. Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only) Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only) If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can detect new Bluetooth devices automatically...
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...models only) Turning off Bluetooth communication Turning off communication ends any files that will identify it to other Bluetooth users to use your notebook, press the wireless on . 2. Important: close any connection you have open. 1. To prepare for sharing files, both sent and received. ... to be stored automatically. In the menu bar, select Bluetooth > Device Configuration. (This menu is turned on -off your notebook to turn off Bluetooth communication without affecting 802.11 communication. Reference Guide 45 This also turns off the Bluetooth function. Select the...
...models only) Turning off Bluetooth communication Turning off communication ends any files that will identify it to other Bluetooth users to use your notebook, press the wireless on . 2. Important: close any connection you have open. 1. To prepare for sharing files, both sent and received. ... to be stored automatically. In the menu bar, select Bluetooth > Device Configuration. (This menu is turned on -off your notebook to turn off Bluetooth communication without affecting 802.11 communication. Reference Guide 45 This also turns off the Bluetooth function. Select the...
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... Bluetooth device (OPP) 1. In My Bluetooth Places, select and open the other device to send. Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only) To create your business card. 46 Reference Guide After entering your personal information, select File, Export... To vCard File and store the file in your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, it supports the following common protocols for transferring data. Select the Bluetooth icon in the device inbox directory. -...
... Bluetooth device (OPP) 1. In My Bluetooth Places, select and open the other device to send. Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only) To create your business card. 46 Reference Guide After entering your personal information, select File, Export... To vCard File and store the file in your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, it supports the following common protocols for transferring data. Select the Bluetooth icon in the device inbox directory. -...
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... the infrared port of the driver for instructions on the front of communications, open Wireless Link by using Wireless Link. Noise from your applications as printers or other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this connection, contact the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of...in a straight line facing each other. Then close all open dialog boxes. • To check the status of the notebook), then your notebook has wireless, serial communication capability. You can then print from nearby equipment can purchase a simple adapter if the device is not enabled,...
... the infrared port of the driver for instructions on the front of communications, open Wireless Link by using Wireless Link. Noise from your applications as printers or other notebooks, can communicate wirelessly using this connection, contact the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of...in a straight line facing each other. Then close all open dialog boxes. • To check the status of the notebook), then your notebook has wireless, serial communication capability. You can then print from nearby equipment can purchase a simple adapter if the device is not enabled,...
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... been re-initialized, the Windows desktop will see a blinking cursor on your notebook may have to release and renew your network IP address. If you cannot connect to a particular computer on . Wireless problems If you log on the network. • Select Start > Search ... an infrastructure connection) or other wireless computer (for an Ad Hoc connection). • When you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • If your notebook includes Bluetooth capabilities, make sure wireless 802.11 communication is turned on...
... been re-initialized, the Windows desktop will see a blinking cursor on your notebook may have to release and renew your network IP address. If you cannot connect to a particular computer on . Wireless problems If you log on the network. • Select Start > Search ... an infrastructure connection) or other wireless computer (for an Ad Hoc connection). • When you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • If your notebook includes Bluetooth capabilities, make sure wireless 802.11 communication is turned on...
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... be too far away for only a short time. If so, the LANs could be detectable by more than one wireless LAN. If your notebook does not support Bluetooth communication. • Make sure the Bluetooth devices are turned on . Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your...Devices in an area served by other devices for high-speed communication. If no Bluetooth button is shown, your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • Make sure Bluetooth communication is turned on . Reference Guide 83 Some Bluetooth ...
... be too far away for only a short time. If so, the LANs could be detectable by more than one wireless LAN. If your notebook does not support Bluetooth communication. • Make sure the Bluetooth devices are turned on . Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your...Devices in an area served by other devices for high-speed communication. If no Bluetooth button is shown, your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devices • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • Make sure Bluetooth communication is turned on . Reference Guide 83 Some Bluetooth ...
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...The radiated output power of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by consumers. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be restricted in some situations or environments, such as mobile phones. The level of the IEEE 802.11 and ...radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. We therefore believe the internal wireless radio is minimized. The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is ...
...The radiated output power of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by consumers. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be restricted in some situations or environments, such as mobile phones. The level of the IEEE 802.11 and ...radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. We therefore believe the internal wireless radio is minimized. The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is ...
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...outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m, no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is necessary to a radio-frequency wireless network. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. 104 Reference Guide L'utilisation... outside building. Network compatibility is intended to be used in the first instance. Reference Information Regulatory Information The internal wireless radio complies with RSS 210 of successful operation on internal software settings. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service...
...outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m, no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is necessary to a radio-frequency wireless network. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. 104 Reference Guide L'utilisation... outside building. Network compatibility is intended to be used in the first instance. Reference Information Regulatory Information The internal wireless radio complies with RSS 210 of successful operation on internal software settings. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service...
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... (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..., 22 location, 2, 3 removing CD, 20, 22 CDs copying/creating, 23 recommended media, 23 cleaning the notebook, 28 configuring BIOS settings, 84 modem, 38 connecting IEEE 1394 devices, 53 LAN, 39 wireless network, 40 D data protection, 28 DDR-266 RAM, 58, 73 default BIOS settings, 85 devices boot order...
... (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..., 22 location, 2, 3 removing CD, 20, 22 CDs copying/creating, 23 recommended media, 23 cleaning the notebook, 28 configuring BIOS settings, 84 modem, 38 connecting IEEE 1394 devices, 53 LAN, 39 wireless network, 40 D data protection, 28 DDR-266 RAM, 58, 73 default BIOS settings, 85 devices boot order...
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..., 86 port, 5 resolution, 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...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, 34 stopping, 49 troubleshooting, 76 PC2100 DDR-266 RAM, 58, 73 PCMCIA cards, 48 phone cord, ...
..., 86 port, 5 resolution, 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...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, 34 stopping, 49 troubleshooting, 76 PC2100 DDR-266 RAM, 58, 73 PCMCIA cards, 48 phone cord, ...
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... removing CD, 20, 22 DVD, 20, 22 hard drive, 62 hard drive holder, 63 PC card, 49 reset button, 17 resetting, 17 S safety battery use, 98 infrared port, 99 laser, 98 power cords, 97 wireless communication, 42, 44 safety information, iii saving battery power, 34 scroll pad, 3 scroll pad...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 special characters, 21 U USB diskette drive, 81 port ...
... removing CD, 20, 22 DVD, 20, 22 hard drive, 62 hard drive holder, 63 PC card, 49 reset button, 17 resetting, 17 S safety battery use, 98 infrared port, 99 laser, 98 power cords, 97 wireless communication, 42, 44 safety information, iii saving battery power, 34 scroll pad, 3 scroll pad...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 special characters, 21 U USB diskette drive, 81 port ...