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Keyboard and Touchpad Using Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey ... installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your notebook. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to use notebook and operating system features. ■ Updates for your operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an external keyboard, press scroll lock+scroll lock+f5. ...
Keyboard and Touchpad Using Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard, use either of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey ... installed software, hardware components, and specifications. ■ Answers to questions about using your notebook. ■ Tutorials to help you learn to use notebook and operating system features. ■ Updates for your operating system, drivers, and the software provided on an external keyboard, press scroll lock+scroll lock+f5. ...
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... WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies. The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with your notebook is preinstalled on select notebooks. You can also obtain this software by your region and notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide 4-9 Multimedia Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with most...
... WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies. The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with your notebook is preinstalled on select notebooks. You can also obtain this software by your region and notebook model. Hardware and Software Guide 4-9 Multimedia Multimedia Software The multimedia software included with most...
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... are installed and that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the device is preconfigured and ready to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that your 802.11 wireless device is... turned on your notebook to information from walls and other WLAN equipment. ■ Access the information and Web site links provided at Start > Help and Support. 5-6...
... are installed and that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the device is preconfigured and ready to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that your 802.11 wireless device is... turned on your notebook to information from walls and other WLAN equipment. ■ Access the information and Web site links provided at Start > Help and Support. 5-6...
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Right-click in 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 no 802.11 wireless device is not properly .... Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed: ❏ The listing for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. b. Wireless (Select Models Only) Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device You may need to know the name...
Right-click in 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 no 802.11 wireless device is not properly .... Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed: ❏ The listing for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook. Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. 2. b. Wireless (Select Models Only) Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device You may need to know the name...
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The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. 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. Hardware and Software Guide 7-3 Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. You may have ... and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the notebook.
The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. 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. Hardware and Software Guide 7-3 Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. You may have ... and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the notebook.
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The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ä CAUTION: To preserve support for your operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as ...notebook. If you are instructed by the documentation included with a PC Card to the standard specifications of the enablers provided by a single PC Card manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 7-9 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements PC Cards A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC...
The notebook PC Card slot supports one Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. Ä CAUTION: To preserve support for your operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as ...notebook. If you are instructed by the documentation included with a PC Card to the standard specifications of the enablers provided by a single PC Card manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 7-9 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements PC Cards A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC...
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... software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your system software to any restore point does not ... Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, and operating system files. Restore points are reversible. For example, restoring your software was functioning optimally.
... software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your system software to any restore point does not ... Using System Restore System Restore is performing optimally. Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your application, driver, and operating system files. Restore points are reversible. For example, restoring your software was functioning optimally.
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... Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-28 Using...
... Problems 6-9 Modem Problems 6-10 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 6-13 Performance Problems 6-14 Power and Battery Pack Problems 6-15 Printing Problems 6-17 Serial, Parallel and USB Problems 6-18 Startup Problems 6-19 Wireless Problems 6-21 Configuring Your Notebook 6-23 To Run the BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 Updating Software and Drivers from the Web 6-28 Using...
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If you want to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the driver for the device. 5-6 Reference Guide Windows automatically recognizes the device. The 1394 port is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you ... 1394 port. Attach the device cable to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as FireWire), you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is a 4-wire port...
If you want to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the driver for the device. 5-6 Reference Guide Windows automatically recognizes the device. The 1394 port is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you ... 1394 port. Attach the device cable to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as FireWire), you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is a 4-wire port...
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...external display is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ ...❏ Continue to the optional S-Video port, 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. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and ...
...external display is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. If the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ ...❏ Continue to the optional S-Video port, 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. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and ...
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... the Print troubleshooter in it normally waits for the operation to solve most printing problems by using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 300-dpi printer. Reference Guide 6-17 Select Start > Help and Support. Printing Problems ✎ You will not enter Standby if ...the connection is active. ■ If the notebook is performing an operation, it . ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is on...
... the Print troubleshooter in it normally waits for the operation to solve most printing problems by using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 300-dpi printer. Reference Guide 6-17 Select Start > Help and Support. Printing Problems ✎ You will not enter Standby if ...the connection is active. ■ If the notebook is performing an operation, it . ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is on...
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... Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, ... button to turn it and pressing the pad on the bottom of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). The lights...
... Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, ... button to turn it and pressing the pad on the bottom of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select Ports (COM & LPT). The lights...
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...with no DHCP server. While the operating system is enabled. If the Notebook Takes a Long Time to Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can cause a long delay at startup because DHCP is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you will appear. 6-20 Reference Guide... This can routinely take a minute or more to determine the proper TCP/IP configuration. If the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting Check whether you ...
...with no DHCP server. While the operating system is enabled. If the Notebook Takes a Long Time to Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can cause a long delay at startup because DHCP is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you will appear. 6-20 Reference Guide... This can routinely take a minute or more to determine the proper TCP/IP configuration. If the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting Check whether you ...
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... the Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following restore CDs: ■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for software included on...
... the Web site at http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport. Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the following restore CDs: ■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for software included on...
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.... Select Next to complete. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you must reinstall drivers. A caution is complete. ✎ When prompted for full system software restoration. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. 6-32 Reference Guide Reinstalling Drivers After the OS installation process is complete, you added to...
.... Select Next to complete. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you must reinstall drivers. A caution is complete. ✎ When prompted for full system software restoration. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. 6-32 Reference Guide Reinstalling Drivers After the OS installation process is complete, you added to...
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... modem 4-4 notebook 6-23 connecting 1394 device 5-6 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-7 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 display adjusting brightness 2-6 adjusting settings 5-4 cleaning 2-17 extending the life 2-17 troubleshooting 6-4 using dual display mode 5-5 drivers reinstalling...
... modem 4-4 notebook 6-23 connecting 1394 device 5-6 AC power 1-8 audio device 5-3 external devices 5-1 local area network (LAN) 4-5 phone line 1-9 wireless network 4-7 connectors audio 1-3 RJ-11 (modem) 1-3 RJ-45 (network) 1-3 security 1-3 S-Video out 1-3 D decreasing display brightness 2-6 display adjusting brightness 2-6 adjusting settings 5-4 cleaning 2-17 extending the life 2-17 troubleshooting 6-4 using dual display mode 5-5 drivers reinstalling...
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Index turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 U updating drivers 6-28 software 6-28 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-19 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 V virus-protection software 2-15 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-7 on-off button 1-2 troubleshooting 6-21 wireless network connection turning off 4-9 turning on 4-8 Index-6 Reference Guide
Index turning on notebook 1-10, 2-2 wireless network connection 4-8 U updating drivers 6-28 software 6-28 USB ports location 1-3 troubleshooting 6-19 using BIOS Setup Utility 6-23 V virus-protection software 2-15 volume control 1-3 W wireless indicator light 1-2 network connection 4-7 on-off button 1-2 troubleshooting 6-21 wireless network connection turning off 4-9 turning on 4-8 Index-6 Reference Guide