Wireless Setup Guide
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... to a network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for transmitting data packets within the same physical proximity for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. wireless LAN (WLAN)-A system of connecting computers and other features. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for which a pass phrase (password) is a wireless standard that includes a wireless access point and...
... to a network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)-A network protocol for transmitting data packets within the same physical proximity for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. wireless LAN (WLAN)-A system of connecting computers and other features. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for which a pass phrase (password) is a wireless standard that includes a wireless access point and...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... 5-13 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices 5-14 6 Security Security Features 6-1 QuickLock 6-3 Setup Utility and Windows Passwords 6-4 Coordinating Passwords 6-6 Choosing a Password 6-6 Setup Utility Administrator Password 6-7 Setting an Administrator Password 6-8 Entering an Administrator Password 6-8 Setup Utility Power-On Password 6-9 Setting a Power-On Password 6-10 Entering a Power-On Password 6-10 Setup Utility Device Security 6-11 Antivirus Software 6-12 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 6-13 Firewall Software 6-14 Optional Security Cable 6-15 vi Hardware and...
... 5-13 Turning Off and Disabling the Devices 5-14 6 Security Security Features 6-1 QuickLock 6-3 Setup Utility and Windows Passwords 6-4 Coordinating Passwords 6-6 Choosing a Password 6-6 Setup Utility Administrator Password 6-7 Setting an Administrator Password 6-8 Entering an Administrator Password 6-8 Setup Utility Power-On Password 6-9 Setting a Power-On Password 6-10 Entering a Power-On Password 6-10 Setup Utility Device Security 6-11 Antivirus Software 6-12 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 6-13 Firewall Software 6-14 Optional Security Cable 6-15 vi Hardware and...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... 3, "Power." 2-10 Hardware and Software Guide For example, you can set by default to the "Setting Other Power Preferences" section in hibernation, you can be changed in standby, the power/standby lights blink. ■ To initiate standby, the notebook must restore from hibernation before you must be on. For information about changing the function of standby. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen clears...
... 3, "Power." 2-10 Hardware and Software Guide For example, you can set by default to the "Setting Other Power Preferences" section in hibernation, you can be changed in standby, the power/standby lights blink. ■ To initiate standby, the notebook must restore from hibernation before you must be on. For information about changing the function of standby. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen clears...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...-battery condition. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off , Windows loads. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is off , press the power button. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not remove or replace the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card...
...-battery condition. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off , Windows loads. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is off , press the power button. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not remove or replace the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... power source.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-9 Task Procedure Result Initiate hibernation. No action is enabled by default. Hibernation is required. Allow the system to the screen. *Depending on . ■ Your work is enabled. Power Initiating or Restoring from hibernation. To verify that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer.* Then hold down list.) ■ Power/standby lights are turned...
... power source.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-9 Task Procedure Result Initiate hibernation. No action is enabled by default. Hibernation is required. Allow the system to the screen. *Depending on . ■ Your work is enabled. Power Initiating or Restoring from hibernation. To verify that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer.* Then hold down list.) ■ Power/standby lights are turned...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... discharge process. Power How to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is on. Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter or an optional combination power adapter. (The notebook battery light is in use. 3-20 Hardware and Software Guide The notebook must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. To charge the battery pack: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may...
... discharge process. Power How to external power until the battery pack is fully charged. (The notebook battery light is on. Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter or an optional combination power adapter. (The notebook battery light is in use. 3-20 Hardware and Software Guide The notebook must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack. To charge the battery pack: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... or remove an inserted PC Card. ❏ Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card. ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that a battery pack can be adjusted with the volume buttons. ■ Minimize screen brightness. ❏ To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. ❏ To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey. ■ If you use the following battery conservation settings...
... or remove an inserted PC Card. ❏ Disable or remove an inserted digital memory card. ❏ Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and close modem applications. ❏ Disconnect from the notebook any external devices that a battery pack can be adjusted with the volume buttons. ■ Minimize screen brightness. ❏ To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey. ❏ To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey. ■ If you use the following battery conservation settings...
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... the notebook is the internal hard drive. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in Chapter 3, "Power." Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications...
... the notebook is the internal hard drive. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in Chapter 3, "Power." Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work , close all external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... Software Guide Save your work and close all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. If you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on , and then shut it down the notebook. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect all open applications. 2. Shut down through the operating system. 3. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Removing or Inserting a Memory Module...
... Software Guide Save your work and close all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. If you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on , and then shut it down the notebook. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect all open applications. 2. Shut down through the operating system. 3. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Removing or Inserting a Memory Module...
Hardware-Software Guide
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Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. For more information about the Setup utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower...
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. For more information about the Setup utility features recommended for a Network Service Boot. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower...
Hardware-Software Guide
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...-45 (network) jack 1-11 ROM determining current version of 8-3 downloading and installing 8-5 obtaining updates 8-4 ROMPaq 8-4 S scanner 7-3 screen saver 3-24 scroll lock key 2-7 scrolling regions, TouchPad 1-3, 2-2 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 7-5 security cable lock, connecting 6-15 security cable slot 1-13 security features 6-1 See also software serial number, notebook 1-19, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-19 Setup 6-5 Setup utility changing language 8-12 displaying system information 8-14 navigation and selection 8-13 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-16 opening 8-11 restoring default...
...-45 (network) jack 1-11 ROM determining current version of 8-3 downloading and installing 8-5 obtaining updates 8-4 ROMPaq 8-4 S scanner 7-3 screen saver 3-24 scroll lock key 2-7 scrolling regions, TouchPad 1-3, 2-2 Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card 7-5 security cable lock, connecting 6-15 security cable slot 1-13 security features 6-1 See also software serial number, notebook 1-19, 2-7 series, notebook 8-2 Service Tag 1-19 Setup 6-5 Setup utility changing language 8-12 displaying system information 8-14 navigation and selection 8-13 Network Service Boot 7-4, 8-16 opening 8-11 restoring default...
Reference Guide
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...Using a Wireless LAN Adapter (Select Models Only 4-6 Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only 4-7 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-8 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only 5-6 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 5-7 To Install a RAM Expansion Module 5-7 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive...
...Using a Wireless LAN Adapter (Select Models Only 4-6 Making Wireless Network Connections (Select Models Only 4-7 To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . . 4-8 5 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices 5-1 To Insert or Remove a PC Card 5-1 To Connect an Audio Device 5-3 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 5-4 To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only 5-6 Installing Additional RAM (Memory 5-7 To Install a RAM Expansion Module 5-7 To Remove a RAM Expansion Module 5-9 Replacing the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive 5-11 To Replace the Hard Drive...
Reference Guide
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...: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and...
...: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied, or AC power is applied with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and...
Reference Guide
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... system: remove the disc from the drive, and select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ If you created the CD on your model, by selecting Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Adjust the size of the desktop icons and labels. ■ Adjust the brightness of the screen. Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad. If a DVD Movie...
... system: remove the disc from the drive, and select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. ■ If you created the CD on your model, by selecting Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Adjust the size of the desktop icons and labels. ■ Adjust the brightness of the screen. Display Problems If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank ■ Move the mouse or tap the TouchPad. If a DVD Movie...
Reference Guide
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... System Devices menu. ■ If you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for your specific monitor ❏ Select the external monitor as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the display properties ❏ Continue to the optional S-Video port, you are using a TV connected to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is enabled. If the Hard Drive Makes...
... System Devices menu. ■ If you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for your specific monitor ❏ Select the external monitor as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to Both in the display properties ❏ Continue to the optional S-Video port, you are using a TV connected to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is enabled. If the Hard Drive Makes...
Reference Guide
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... palm is not pressing or near the TouchPad on the light. ■ Do not touch the TouchPad while the notebook is connected, the built-in or external devices. If the TouchPad Does Not Work ■ Press the TouchPad on-off button to Control ■ Adjust the pointer controls by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. Reference Guide 6-7 Troubleshooting Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ✎ Use these suggestions for built-in pointing devices are normally disabled.
... palm is not pressing or near the TouchPad on the light. ■ Do not touch the TouchPad while the notebook is connected, the built-in or external devices. If the TouchPad Does Not Work ■ Press the TouchPad on-off button to Control ■ Adjust the pointer controls by selecting Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. Reference Guide 6-7 Troubleshooting Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ✎ Use these suggestions for built-in pointing devices are normally disabled.
Reference Guide
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... Area Network (LAN) Problems If the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to enable it has a conflict, try enabling the option for bypassing the proxy server for a notebook. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 2. If it . If a Network Connection Responds Slowly If your frame type to Netware Servers If a Netware server is (100 meters) 330 feet. ■ Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter. ■ Open the hardware Device Manager...
... Area Network (LAN) Problems If the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to enable it has a conflict, try enabling the option for bypassing the proxy server for a notebook. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 2. If it . If a Network Connection Responds Slowly If your frame type to Netware Servers If a Netware server is (100 meters) 330 feet. ■ Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter. ■ Open the hardware Device Manager...
Reference Guide
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...; Try the card in the Control Panel. If a Network PC Card Stops Communicating Properly ■ The card may have been reset if the notebook entered Standby or was shut down. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. In a hotel, ask for a data line. ■ Check all cables and connections. Open the hardware Device Manager. Troubleshooting If the Modem Clicks Repeatedly, But Does Not Connect ■ Make sure you are using an analog telephone...
...; Try the card in the Control Panel. If a Network PC Card Stops Communicating Properly ■ The card may have been reset if the notebook entered Standby or was shut down. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. In a hotel, ask for a data line. ■ Check all cables and connections. Open the hardware Device Manager. Troubleshooting If the Modem Clicks Repeatedly, But Does Not Connect ■ Make sure you are using an analog telephone...
Reference Guide
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... 2-6 monitor resolution 5-4 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-15 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 jack location 1-3 mute button 1-3 port locations 5-3 troubleshooting 6-2 volume control location 1-3 B back panel components 1-3 battery packs checking battery status 1-5, 3-4 creating power schemes 3-3 disposal and recycling 3-8 disposing of 3-8 extending life of 3-6 installing 1-7 location 1-2 low-battery warning 3-5 recharging 3-5 release latch 1-4 saving power automatically 3-2 saving power manually 3-3 status lights...
... 2-6 monitor resolution 5-4 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-15 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 jack location 1-3 mute button 1-3 port locations 5-3 troubleshooting 6-2 volume control location 1-3 B back panel components 1-3 battery packs checking battery status 1-5, 3-4 creating power schemes 3-3 disposal and recycling 3-8 disposing of 3-8 extending life of 3-6 installing 1-7 location 1-2 low-battery warning 3-5 recharging 3-5 release latch 1-4 saving power automatically 3-2 saving power manually 3-3 status lights...
Reference Guide
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...BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 Standby mode 2-2 startup, troubleshooting 6-19 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard 1-2, 1-6 location 1-2 main 1-2, 1-5 meanings 1-5 wireless indicator 1-2 S-Video out jack location 1-3 using 5-4 system recovery 6-28 T telephone line connection 1-9 1394 port connecting 5-6 location 1-3 toggling built-in keypad 2-6 TouchPad 1-2 functions 2-5 troubleshooting 6-7 use of 2-4 troubleshooting audio 6-2 battery packs 6-15 CD-ROM drive 6-3 display 6-4 DVD drive 6-3 hard drive...
...BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 Standby mode 2-2 startup, troubleshooting 6-19 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard 1-2, 1-6 location 1-2 main 1-2, 1-5 meanings 1-5 wireless indicator 1-2 S-Video out jack location 1-3 using 5-4 system recovery 6-28 T telephone line connection 1-9 1394 port connecting 5-6 location 1-3 toggling built-in keypad 2-6 TouchPad 1-2 functions 2-5 troubleshooting 6-7 use of 2-4 troubleshooting audio 6-2 battery packs 6-15 CD-ROM drive 6-3 display 6-4 DVD drive 6-3 hard drive...