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Join the Customer Communities: Where novices to technical experts collaborate to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Participate in existing product discussions, review commonly asked questions, and answer or post new ...
Join the Customer Communities: Where novices to technical experts collaborate to drivers and product documentation: Find original product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, Limited Warranty information, and product documentation. Participate in existing product discussions, review commonly asked questions, and answer or post new ...
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... 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers 14-11 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications 14-12 Repairing the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and...
... 14-9 Safeguarding Your Data 14-9 Using System Restore 14-10 Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers 14-11 Repairing or Reinstalling Applications 14-12 Repairing the Operating System 14-14 Reinstalling the Operating System 14-15 15 Notebook Care Temperature 15-1 Notebook 15-1 Keyboard 15-3 Display 15-4 TouchPad 15-4 External Mouse 15-4 16 Travel and...
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...more information about software updates, refer to "Critical Security Updates for Setup" bag provide software that is not preinstalled on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in the "Save for Later" bag include recovery discs for software that you install the updates ...installing applications, refer to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is preinstalled or preloaded on how you want to use your notebook, you ever need to "Installing Applications from a Disc" in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and...
...more information about software updates, refer to "Critical Security Updates for Setup" bag provide software that is not preinstalled on your notebook.The recovery discs are provided in the "Save for Later" bag include recovery discs for software that you install the updates ...installing applications, refer to repair or reinstall preinstalled or preloaded software. ❏ Operating system recovery and driver recovery software is preinstalled or preloaded on how you want to use your notebook, you ever need to "Installing Applications from a Disc" in Chapter 14, "Software Updates and...
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...; After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Opening the...
...; After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you have set up your notebook. ■ Checkups for your operating system, device drivers, and the software provided on your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Opening the...
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... camera functions to store an optional remote control. Hardware and Software Guide 6-1 PC Cards can also be used to the notebook. A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the...
... camera functions to store an optional remote control. Hardware and Software Guide 6-1 PC Cards can also be used to the notebook. A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the...
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..., the ExpressCard slot contains a protective insert. Inserting an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some ExpressCards, do not install all of the software or any of support for your ExpressCard to the ExpressCard ...inserting an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while an ExpressCard is inserted. If you can insert an ExpressCard. 6-6 Hardware and Software Guide PC Cards and ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the ...
..., the ExpressCard slot contains a protective insert. Inserting an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for some ExpressCards, do not install all of the software or any of support for your ExpressCard to the ExpressCard ...inserting an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while an ExpressCard is inserted. If you can insert an ExpressCard. 6-6 Hardware and Software Guide PC Cards and ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of the ...
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...and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. For information about device-specific software, refer to the device documentation or to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. A 1394 port is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed ...multimedia or data storage device to the notebook 1394 port, shown in the following illustration. USB and 1394 Devices What Is 1394? IEEE 1394 is available on select notebook models. 1394 Device Connection Connect a 1394 device to the notebook. You may have to the Web site ...
...and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. For information about device-specific software, refer to the device documentation or to load device-specific drivers and other software before using some 1394 devices. A 1394 port is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed ...multimedia or data storage device to the notebook 1394 port, shown in the following illustration. USB and 1394 Devices What Is 1394? IEEE 1394 is available on select notebook models. 1394 Device Connection Connect a 1394 device to the notebook. You may have to the Web site ...
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... an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ✎ The functional range for use. ■ If you are using a WLAN ...; If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections may vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation ...
... an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ✎ The functional range for use. ■ If you are using a WLAN ...; If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for subsequent WLAN connections may vary, depending on your notebook WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the documentation ...
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... 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an 802.11 wireless device includes the term wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ❏ If ... the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed: ❏ The listing for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook: a. Select Start > My Computer. b. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1.
... 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an 802.11 wireless device includes the term wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. ❏ If ... the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed: ❏ The listing for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook. Display the names of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook: a. Select Start > My Computer. b. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1.
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...folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. this chapter Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the order presented. Step Description ... problem could "Repairing or Reinstalling be caused by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all Compaq drivers. "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers," later in this chapter 6 Reinstall the operating system. "Reinstalling the Operating System," later in this chapter 4 If you ...
...folder and periodically create a backup copy of My Documents. this chapter Safeguarding Your Data Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the order presented. Step Description ... problem could "Repairing or Reinstalling be caused by using the Help and Fixing a problem Support Center. 3 Reinstall all Compaq drivers. "Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers," later in this chapter 6 Reinstall the operating system. "Reinstalling the Operating System," later in this chapter 4 If you ...
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... through the AC adapter. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure the notebook is performing optimally. All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your personal settings or add software or hardware....set restore points ■ Before you change your application, driver, and operating system files. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your data files. Restoring to a restore point: 1. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set a system...
... through the AC adapter. 2. Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure the notebook is performing optimally. All System Restore procedures are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your personal settings or add software or hardware....set restore points ■ Before you change your application, driver, and operating system files. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your data files. Restoring to a restore point: 1. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set a system...
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... for some or all of the device manufacturer or provider. b. Select Start > Run. Repair or reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality before repairing or reinstalling drivers for external devices. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the...
... for some or all of the device manufacturer or provider. b. Select Start > Run. Repair or reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality before repairing or reinstalling drivers for external devices. ■ To reinstall the drivers required for notebook functionality from your hard drive-Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the...
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Select Start > Run. b. c. It is recommended that you restore applications first from the Driver Recovery disc and then from the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc: » While the notebook is in Windows, insert the disc into the optical drive, and then follow the instructions on ... and Recovery Reinstalling Applications from a Recovery Disc The location of application recovery software varies by notebook model. ■ Some or all of your application recovery software may be on the Driver Recovery disc. ■ Some or all of your application recovery software may be on one...
Select Start > Run. b. c. It is recommended that you restore applications first from the Driver Recovery disc and then from the Driver Recovery disc or an Application Recovery disc: » While the notebook is in Windows, insert the disc into the optical drive, and then follow the instructions on ... and Recovery Reinstalling Applications from a Recovery Disc The location of application recovery software varies by notebook model. ■ Some or all of your application recovery software may be on the Driver Recovery disc. ■ Some or all of your application recovery software may be on one...
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... software, including the operating system. To back up your data. ■ After you complete the reinstallation ❏ You must reinstall all drivers required for notebook functionality. ❏ To fully restore your system, you will also need to ◆ Reinstall all of your additional software. ◆... Update all files on your notebook. Back Up Data Ä CAUTION: To prevent the loss of all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook. ■ Before you begin the reinstallation, it may be necessary to reinstall the...
... software, including the operating system. To back up your data. ■ After you complete the reinstallation ❏ You must reinstall all drivers required for notebook functionality. ❏ To fully restore your system, you will also need to ◆ Reinstall all of your additional software. ◆... Update all files on your notebook. Back Up Data Ä CAUTION: To prevent the loss of all personal data, settings, and software on the notebook. ■ Before you begin the reinstallation, it may be necessary to reinstall the...
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...the operating system. 10. Press C to several hours, the notebook restarts in this chapter. 14-18 Hardware and Software Guide To properly set up Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. For driver reinstallation instructions, refer to continue installing a fresh copy of the ...8. Select Format the partition using this drive will delete all current files). 12. Press enter to reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality and you must reinstall the drivers required for some external devices. Press F to accept the agreement and continue. (The "Setup" page is ...
...the operating system. 10. Press C to several hours, the notebook restarts in this chapter. 14-18 Hardware and Software Guide To properly set up Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. For driver reinstallation instructions, refer to continue installing a fresh copy of the ...8. Select Format the partition using this drive will delete all current files). 12. Press enter to reinstall the drivers for notebook functionality and you must reinstall the drivers required for some external devices. Press F to accept the agreement and continue. (The "Setup" page is ...
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... additional software. ■ To reinstall software included with your notebook, follow the instructions included with the software. If you are usually provided on your former configuration, some software may have reinstalled drivers, you can access from the Internet and a Critical Security ...Updates for Windows XP disc was not included with your notebook, refer to the installation instructions included with the software. To access...
... additional software. ■ To reinstall software included with your notebook, follow the instructions included with the software. If you are usually provided on your former configuration, some software may have reinstalled drivers, you can access from the Internet and a Critical Security ...Updates for Windows XP disc was not included with your notebook, refer to the installation instructions included with the software. To access...
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... containing multimedia applications 4-9 copying 4-15 copyright warning 4-14 creating 4-15 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 disabling 12-18 displaying contents 4-17, 5-6 Driver Recovery 14-11, 14-13 inserting 5-3 installing applications from 4-12 media activity hotkeys 4-16 Operating System Recovery 14-17 playing 4-9, 4-16, 4-17 removing 5-4... display, internal care and maintenance 15-4 controlling brightness 3-10 switching image 3-7 docking device docking, undocking while using disc, diskette 4-17 expansion port 2 on notebook 1-9 USB support 9-1 DriveLock 12-13 DriveLock password.
... containing multimedia applications 4-9 copying 4-15 copyright warning 4-14 creating 4-15 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-20 disabling 12-18 displaying contents 4-17, 5-6 Driver Recovery 14-11, 14-13 inserting 5-3 installing applications from 4-12 media activity hotkeys 4-16 Operating System Recovery 14-17 playing 4-9, 4-16, 4-17 removing 5-4... display, internal care and maintenance 15-4 controlling brightness 3-10 switching image 3-7 docking device docking, undocking while using disc, diskette 4-17 expansion port 2 on notebook 1-9 USB support 9-1 DriveLock 12-13 DriveLock password.
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... 6-4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 8-2 emergency shutdown procedures 2-13 enablers ExpressCard 6-6 PC Card 6-1 End-User License Agreement, operating system 14-14 environmental specifications 17-1 error messages DVD 4-19 memory module 8-2 No Dial... port 2 1-9, 17-3 ExpressCard slot 1-11, 6-6 ExpressCards configuring 6-6 inserting 6-7 removing 6-8 removing insert in ExpressCard slot 6-6 stopping 6-8 types supported 6-5 external device drivers 14-11 external monitor port 1-8, 4-6 external numeric keypad 3-18 F F12 to boot from LAN message 13-6 firewall software 12-1, 12-21 flash memory cards 7-1 fn...
... 6-4 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 8-2 emergency shutdown procedures 2-13 enablers ExpressCard 6-6 PC Card 6-1 End-User License Agreement, operating system 14-14 environmental specifications 17-1 error messages DVD 4-19 memory module 8-2 No Dial... port 2 1-9, 17-3 ExpressCard slot 1-11, 6-6 ExpressCards configuring 6-6 inserting 6-7 removing 6-8 removing insert in ExpressCard slot 6-6 stopping 6-8 types supported 6-5 external device drivers 14-11 external monitor port 1-8, 4-6 external numeric keypad 3-18 F F12 to boot from LAN message 13-6 firewall software 12-1, 12-21 flash memory cards 7-1 fn...
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... utility 13-1 SoftPaq 14-4, 14-7 System Restore 14-10 updating 12-20, 14-1 Software Setup folder installing multimedia applications 4-9, 4-12 reinstalling applications 14-12 reinstalling drivers 14-11 software, recovery 14-9 Sonic RecordNow! 4-11, 4-20 speakers external 4-2 internal 1-7, 4-2 specifications expansion port 2 signals 17-3 operating environment 17-1 rated input power 17-2 standby...
... utility 13-1 SoftPaq 14-4, 14-7 System Restore 14-10 updating 12-20, 14-1 Software Setup folder installing multimedia applications 4-9, 4-12 reinstalling applications 14-12 reinstalling drivers 14-11 software, recovery 14-9 Sonic RecordNow! 4-11, 4-20 speakers external 4-2 internal 1-7, 4-2 specifications expansion port 2 signals 17-3 operating environment 17-1 rated input power 17-2 standby...
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...15 recovery procedures summary 14-9 reinstalling operating system 14-15 reinstalling, repairing applications 14-12 reinstalling, repairing drivers 14-11 repairing operating system 14-14 System Restore 14-10 updating reinstalled software 14-19 System Restore ... tone dialing mode 10-7 TouchPad care and maintenance 15-4 identifying 1-3 setting preferences 3-3 using 3-1 TouchPad light 1-3, 3-2 traveling with notebook battery pack temperature considerations 2-29 color television format settings 4-8 environmental specifications 17-1 Modem Approval label 1-18 modem connection troubleshooting 10-7 ...
...15 recovery procedures summary 14-9 reinstalling operating system 14-15 reinstalling, repairing applications 14-12 reinstalling, repairing drivers 14-11 repairing operating system 14-14 System Restore 14-10 updating reinstalled software 14-19 System Restore ... tone dialing mode 10-7 TouchPad care and maintenance 15-4 identifying 1-3 setting preferences 3-3 using 3-1 TouchPad light 1-3, 3-2 traveling with notebook battery pack temperature considerations 2-29 color television format settings 4-8 environmental specifications 17-1 Modem Approval label 1-18 modem connection troubleshooting 10-7 ...