Wireless Setup Guide
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... problems at any time during this setup. 2 Make sure that the blue wireless light next to the wireless icon is connected to AC power during the router setup, contact your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by model. 3 Connect the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. (During this information in green) Wireless Router Cable Modem Network connections with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless...
... problems at any time during this setup. 2 Make sure that the blue wireless light next to the wireless icon is connected to AC power during the router setup, contact your router manufacturer for technical assistance. 6 Test the Internet connection by model. 3 Connect the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. (During this information in green) Wireless Router Cable Modem Network connections with router Ethernet cable temporarily connected (jack locations vary) PROGRESS CHECK 4 Configure the wireless...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...... • Windows XP and some types of information. access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to sleep at speeds up Internet access. cable modem-A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem-A device that connects a computer to a phone line, which in turn connects to access and receive...
...... • Windows XP and some types of information. access point (AP)-A single-purpose wireless communication device that automatically assigns TCP/IP network settings (IP address, DNS, default wireless gateway) to sleep at speeds up Internet access. cable modem-A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in your network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connections. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem-A device that connects a computer to a phone line, which in turn connects to access and receive...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... between wireless devices. wireless LAN (WLAN)-A system of connecting computers and other features. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at a variety of other Internet Web sites, including: ■ wireless.com...
... between wireless devices. wireless LAN (WLAN)-A system of connecting computers and other features. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for home and small-office networks, wireless resources are located on the HP Web site at a variety of other Internet Web sites, including: ■ wireless.com...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... or Shutdown 2-3 When You Leave Your Work 2-3 When the Power Supply Is Uncertain 2-3 While Using Drive Media 2-4 While Using Infrared 2-4 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures 2-5 Identifying the Power Controls and Light 2-5 Using the Default Power Procedures 2-6 Setting Power Procedure Preferences 2-9 Using Emergency Shut Down Procedures 2-10 Setting Power Management Preferences 2-11 Accessing the Power Options Window 2-11 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-11 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-12 Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only). . 2-13 Choosing...
... or Shutdown 2-3 When You Leave Your Work 2-3 When the Power Supply Is Uncertain 2-3 While Using Drive Media 2-4 While Using Infrared 2-4 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures 2-5 Identifying the Power Controls and Light 2-5 Using the Default Power Procedures 2-6 Setting Power Procedure Preferences 2-9 Using Emergency Shut Down Procedures 2-10 Setting Power Management Preferences 2-11 Accessing the Power Options Window 2-11 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-11 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-12 Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only). . 2-13 Choosing...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... audio CD, press the Fn+F11 hotkeys. ■ To play the next track of an audio CD, press the Fn+F12 hotkeys. The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn+F9 through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through the operating system or in the Windows Media Player window can also be performed from your keyboard...
... audio CD, press the Fn+F11 hotkeys. ■ To play the next track of an audio CD, press the Fn+F12 hotkeys. The following procedures use the Digital Audio button 1 and the Fn+F9 through F12 function keys 1-6 Software Guide CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through the operating system or in the Windows Media Player window can also be performed from your keyboard...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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.... Turn on the taskbar by default and changes to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. ❏ Select Disable to set the notebook to indicate which SpeedStep mode is a non-Windows utility. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field: ❏ Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the following table. Power Using the SpeedStep Icon The SpeedStep icon displays on or restart the notebook. Open...
.... Turn on the taskbar by default and changes to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. ❏ Select Disable to set the notebook to indicate which SpeedStep mode is a non-Windows utility. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field: ❏ Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the following table. Power Using the SpeedStep Icon The SpeedStep icon displays on or restart the notebook. Open...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... entered when the notebook starts up from each other Compaq passwords or as the power-on password. Security Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Compaq security features and operating system security features work independently from a hard drive protected with DriveLock, you will not be recognized if it is entered with keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard...
... entered when the notebook starts up from each other Compaq passwords or as the power-on password. Security Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Compaq security features and operating system security features work independently from a hard drive protected with DriveLock, you will not be recognized if it is entered with keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard...
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... set the password, then press enter. Software Guide 3-5 Once set with keyboard number keys will not be entered to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. For example, a Compaq Administrator password set , this password must be recognized if you must restart the notebook and try again. Security ❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password...
... set the password, then press enter. Software Guide 3-5 Once set with keyboard number keys will not be entered to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. For example, a Compaq Administrator password set , this password must be recognized if you must restart the notebook and try again. Security ❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password...
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... 2 passwords: a user password and a master password: ■ A hard drive protected by removing DriveLock protection from the drive only with either the user or the master password. ■ You can delete a user password or master password only by DriveLock can be accessed with the master password. ■ The owner of the protected hard drive. The owner of a hard drive. Security Entering a Compaq Administrator Password At the Computer Setup prompt, type your password using the same keys you used to -day user. Software Guide...
... 2 passwords: a user password and a master password: ■ A hard drive protected by removing DriveLock protection from the drive only with either the user or the master password. ■ You can delete a user password or master password only by DriveLock can be accessed with the master password. ■ The owner of the protected hard drive. The owner of a hard drive. Security Entering a Compaq Administrator Password At the Computer Setup prompt, type your password using the same keys you used to -day user. Software Guide...
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... any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.) To access the DriveLock settings in effect when the notebook restarts. 3-10 Software Guide To save your work , shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is displayed in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10. 7. Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu > DriveLock passwords, then press enter. 5. Your preferences are set as you want to change, type...
... any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.) To access the DriveLock settings in effect when the notebook restarts. 3-10 Software Guide To save your work , shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is displayed in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10. 7. Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu > DriveLock passwords, then press enter. 5. Your preferences are set as you want to change, type...
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... hard drive, then press F10. 6. To save your work , shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is off and not in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. If your preference, use arrow keys to the screen, shut down , then turn on (do not restart) the notebook. Use the arrow keys to access Computer Setup. Your preference is set as you open Computer Setup, turn on the screen...
... hard drive, then press F10. 6. To save your work , shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is off and not in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. If your preference, use arrow keys to the screen, shut down , then turn on (do not restart) the notebook. Use the arrow keys to access Computer Setup. Your preference is set as you open Computer Setup, turn on the screen...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... KBC ROM update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of the BIOS that you install the latest versions of Compaq software as time and date. To update Compaq software: 1. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing...
... KBC ROM update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of the BIOS that you install the latest versions of Compaq software as time and date. To update Compaq software: 1. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... To display the currently installed ROM versions in either Compaq Diagnostics or Computer Setup. Software Updates and Restorations Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to the "Setup and Diagnostics" section, "Using Compaq Diagnostics," for your Network Administrator before installing any software updates, particularly system ROM or KBC ROM updates. Accessing Notebook Model Information To access the updates for information about your notebook: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are...
... To display the currently installed ROM versions in either Compaq Diagnostics or Computer Setup. Software Updates and Restorations Preparing for a Software Update If your notebook connects to the "Setup and Diagnostics" section, "Using Compaq Diagnostics," for your Network Administrator before installing any software updates, particularly system ROM or KBC ROM updates. Accessing Notebook Model Information To access the updates for information about your notebook: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport ❏ For corporate access products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/support/files 5. Obtain a formatted 1.44-megabyte or larger diskette. (A KBC ROM can be installed from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook. ■ Do not remove or insert a drive. Software Guide 6-7 For instructions, refer on battery power, docked in an optional port replicator, or connected to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. 2.
...: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport ❏ For corporate access products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/support/files 5. Obtain a formatted 1.44-megabyte or larger diskette. (A KBC ROM can be installed from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook. ■ Do not remove or insert a drive. Software Guide 6-7 For instructions, refer on battery power, docked in an optional port replicator, or connected to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. 2.
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... Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based, utility which can be helpful to advanced users who prefer to select preferences without following step-by-step procedures. Because Computer Setup is not Windows based, it does not support the pointing devices on or restart the notebook. To open Computer Setup, turn on your notebook keyboard. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can be used in Computer Setup...
... Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based, utility which can be helpful to advanced users who prefer to select preferences without following step-by-step procedures. Because Computer Setup is not Windows based, it does not support the pointing devices on or restart the notebook. To open Computer Setup, turn on your notebook keyboard. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can be used in Computer Setup...
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...See WinDVD K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) defined 6-1 determining current version of 6-2 downloading 6-7 installing 6-8 obtaining updates for MultiBoot 5-3 Software Guide Index-5 See drive designations M model, identifying notebook 6-2 modes, SpeedStep 2-13 monitor, external (optional), alert 4-3 MultiBoot default startup sequence 5-3 devices supported by 5-1 enabling devices for 5-2 Express 5-5 function 5-1 setting preferences 5-4 N network connecting to PXE or RPL server at startup 5-3 drive, copying to use 2-2 hotkeys disabling MultiPort 3-12 entering audio CD commands...
...See WinDVD K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) defined 6-1 determining current version of 6-2 downloading 6-7 installing 6-8 obtaining updates for MultiBoot 5-3 Software Guide Index-5 See drive designations M model, identifying notebook 6-2 modes, SpeedStep 2-13 monitor, external (optional), alert 4-3 MultiBoot default startup sequence 5-3 devices supported by 5-1 enabling devices for 5-2 Express 5-5 function 5-1 setting preferences 5-4 N network connecting to PXE or RPL server at startup 5-3 drive, copying to use 2-2 hotkeys disabling MultiPort 3-12 entering audio CD commands...
Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series
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... set as the default. In the Internet Explorer window, select Tools > Internet Options > Programs tab, then follow the instructions on the menu bar. In the Internet Explorer window, select Tools > Internet Options > Programs tab, then follow the instructions on this CD in the Software Guide, "CD and DVD Software," and in the Windows Media Player Help file. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Changing the Default Email Application The Easy Access Email button and the mail buttons in Internet...
... set as the default. In the Internet Explorer window, select Tools > Internet Options > Programs tab, then follow the instructions on the menu bar. In the Internet Explorer window, select Tools > Internet Options > Programs tab, then follow the instructions on this CD in the Software Guide, "CD and DVD Software," and in the Windows Media Player Help file. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Changing the Default Email Application The Easy Access Email button and the mail buttons in Internet...
Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series
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... shut down the notebook. Hardware Guide 3-15 Conserving Power as You Work To conserve power as you use the volume buttons to quickly raise and lower system volume as you need it. ■ Turn off a device connected to quickly lower and raise screen brightness as you need it. ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the notebook: ■ Turn off support for the device in Windows. ■ Run the notebook on external power while formatting a diskette. ■ If...
... shut down the notebook. Hardware Guide 3-15 Conserving Power as You Work To conserve power as you use the volume buttons to quickly raise and lower system volume as you need it. ■ Turn off a device connected to quickly lower and raise screen brightness as you need it. ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the notebook: ■ Turn off support for the device in Windows. ■ Run the notebook on external power while formatting a diskette. ■ If...
Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series
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... PC Card will not fit into the notebook PC Card slot. (Type I or Type II PC Card can add security. Selecting a PC Card A Type I , II, and III PC Cards vary by thickness, with the notebook, to the notebook. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be used . Hardware Guide 7-1 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades To order or learn more about obtaining and installing software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The hardware upgrade...
... PC Card will not fit into the notebook PC Card slot. (Type I or Type II PC Card can add security. Selecting a PC Card A Type I , II, and III PC Cards vary by thickness, with the notebook, to the notebook. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can be used . Hardware Guide 7-1 7 Hardware Upgrades Obtaining Upgrades To order or learn more about obtaining and installing software updates and upgrades, refer on this CD to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The hardware upgrade...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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...48 PC Card eject button 1-48 PC Card slot 1-48 PC Card slot space saver 3-16 plastic parts 4-2 pointing device, troubleshooting 2-29 port replicators, spare part numbers 3-20 power button 1-52 power cord, spare part numbers 3-20, 3-21 power light 1-51 power management features 1-44 power, troubleshooting 2-12 power/Standby light 1-46, 1-52 processor removal 5-40 spare part numbers 3-11, 5-40 R real time clock (RTC) battery removal 5-42 spare part number 3-11, 5-42 rear panel components 1-47 removal and replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 5-1 right side components 1-45 RJ-11 jack location...
...48 PC Card eject button 1-48 PC Card slot 1-48 PC Card slot space saver 3-16 plastic parts 4-2 pointing device, troubleshooting 2-29 port replicators, spare part numbers 3-20 power button 1-52 power cord, spare part numbers 3-20, 3-21 power light 1-51 power management features 1-44 power, troubleshooting 2-12 power/Standby light 1-46, 1-52 processor removal 5-40 spare part numbers 3-11, 5-40 R real time clock (RTC) battery removal 5-42 spare part number 3-11, 5-42 rear panel components 1-47 removal and replacement preliminaries 4-1 procedures 5-1 right side components 1-45 RJ-11 jack location...
