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... 6 Choosing an ISP 6 Connecting to an existing wireless network 7 Setting up a wireless network 8 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 8 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 9 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 9 Connecting to a wired network 10 Installing...computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 ...
... 6 Choosing an ISP 6 Connecting to an existing wireless network 7 Setting up a wireless network 8 Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service 8 Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router 9 Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 9 Connecting to a wired network 10 Installing...computer is on but not responding 14 The computer is unusually warm 14 An external device is not working 15 The wireless network connection is not working 15 Notebook Essentials iii Contents Chapter 1: Finding information Finding Help and Support 1 Finding the user guides 1 ...
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... external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is blue. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 Use the computer...to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow another hard surface, such...
... external device is not working as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the wireless device is turned on and the wireless light on the computer is blue. If the light is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 Use the computer...to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working Follow these suggestions: ✎ If you suspect that the computer is overheating, allow another hard surface, such...
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...screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V...precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
...screen 14 display problems 14 external device problems 15 overheating problems 14 resources 13 software problems 14 startup problems 13 unresponsive computer 14 wireless network problems 15 turning off the computer 12 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V...precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., limit your network from the most common wireless security risks. ● Work behind a firewall A firewall is transmitted over the network. The common security levels are available in many varieties, both software and hardware. With the correct wireless transmitter, you set up a WLAN or access...devices can protect your network from unauthorized access. Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with built-in security Many wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in security features such as WEP does, WPA uses "temporal key integrity protocol"...
..., limit your network from the most common wireless security risks. ● Work behind a firewall A firewall is transmitted over the network. The common security levels are available in many varieties, both software and hardware. With the correct wireless transmitter, you set up a WLAN or access...devices can protect your network from unauthorized access. Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with built-in security Many wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in security features such as WEP does, WPA uses "temporal key integrity protocol"...
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Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer does not have a problem connecting to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers...device from other devices. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE...
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer does not have a problem connecting to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers...device from other devices. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. Cannot connect to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your computer: NOTE...
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... power ● Select the power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not...place. Reenter the settings that you recorded for extended periods of a stored battery, place it separately. Reenter the setting that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Click Save changes. If a computer will be checked every six months. To prolong ...
... power ● Select the power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect external devices that are not...place. Reenter the settings that you recorded for extended periods of a stored battery, place it separately. Reenter the setting that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Click Save changes. If a computer will be checked every six months. To prolong ...