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..., 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 your notebook. Keyboard and Touchpad Using Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard To...
..., 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 your notebook. Keyboard and Touchpad Using Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard To...
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... audio and data CDs. This software is preinstalled on select notebooks. The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with most notebooks. ❏ If you do not have the Application and Driver Recovery disc, contact Customer Care for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the technical support Web...
... audio and data CDs. This software is preinstalled on select notebooks. The following methods: ❏ Install WinDVD from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with most notebooks. ❏ If you do not have the Application and Driver Recovery disc, contact Customer Care for your notebook. ❏ Download the software from the technical support Web...
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...a wireless device, refer to the WLAN. For more information about connecting to a WLAN in your home: ■ Verify that all drivers required by your 802.11 wireless device are installed and that your computer WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the... device. For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ■ Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect your notebook to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated...
...a wireless device, refer to the WLAN. For more information about connecting to a WLAN in your home: ■ Verify that all drivers required by your 802.11 wireless device are installed and that your computer WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from your ISP and the... device. For instructions, refer to your router documentation. ■ Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft Windows XP to connect your notebook to "Wireless Device Power States." ■ Verify that the wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated...
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... Models Only) Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device You may need to know the name of the network devices on your notebook: a. Select Start > My Computer. Right-click in your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your...
... Models Only) Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device You may need to know the name of the network devices on your notebook: a. Select Start > My Computer. Right-click in your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your...
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The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. Hardware and Software Guide 7-3 You may have to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. ..., digital cameras, 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. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to...
The notebook 1394 port, illustrated below, supports IEEE 1394a devices. Hardware and Software Guide 7-3 You may have to the Web site of the device manufacturer or provider. ..., digital cameras, 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. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Connecting a 1394 Device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to...
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... be supplied by the documentation included with a PC Card to the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 7-9 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...may also be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)....
... be supplied by the documentation included with a PC Card to the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 7-9 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...may also be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for all PC Cards, do not install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)....
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...that you manually set additional restore points whenever you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your application, driver, and operating system files. For example, restoring your system software to any restore ...point does not affect your data files. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set restore points ■...
...that you manually set additional restore points whenever you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software by restoring your software to an earlier time, called a restore point, when your application, driver, and operating system files. For example, restoring your system software to any restore ...point does not affect your data files. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set restore points ■...
Reference Guide
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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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...1394 port. Windows automatically recognizes the device. If you want to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the driver for the device. 5-6 Reference Guide 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-...
...1394 port. Windows automatically recognizes the device. If you want to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest version of the driver for the device. 5-6 Reference Guide 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-...
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...connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. Reference Guide 6-5 In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display ...Device to Both in the System Devices menu. ■ If you are using a TV connected to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for ...
...connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. Hard Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. Reference Guide 6-5 In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display ...Device to Both in the System Devices menu. ■ If you are using a TV connected to the optional S-Video port, you must activate the TV. ■ Install the driver or .inf file for ...
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... Not Enter Hibernation as Expected ■ If you have a connection to another computer, the notebook will be able to solve most printing problems by using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for the operation to Never. Reference Guide 6-17 From Control Panel, open Power Options, then ...not work properly with 600-dpi printers. Printing Problems ✎ You will not enter Standby if the connection is active. ■ If the notebook is performing an operation, it . ■ Make sure you are not set to finish before going into Standby. If a Serial or Parallel...
... Not Enter Hibernation as Expected ■ If you have a connection to another computer, the notebook will be able to solve most printing problems by using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for the operation to Never. Reference Guide 6-17 From Control Panel, open Power Options, then ...not work properly with 600-dpi printers. Printing Problems ✎ You will not enter Standby if the connection is active. ■ If the notebook is performing an operation, it . ■ Make sure you are not set to finish before going into Standby. If a Serial or Parallel...
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...9632; Reset the notebook by removing it 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. Then plug in Control Panel. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from...Ports (COM & LPT). If the USB Port Is Not Working ■ Contact the vendor of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on the side of a paper clip...
...9632; Reset the notebook by removing it 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. Then plug in Control Panel. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from...Ports (COM & LPT). If the USB Port Is Not Working ■ Contact the vendor of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on the side of a paper clip...
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...sure the USB diskette drive is the first device under Removable Drive. If the Notebook Takes a Long Time to resume if it has a network card installed. While the operating system 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 Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can cause a long delay at startup because DHCP is ...
...sure the USB diskette drive is the first device under Removable Drive. If the Notebook Takes a Long Time to resume if it has a network card installed. While the operating system 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 Resume After Entering Standby The notebook can cause a long delay at startup because DHCP is ...
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However, procedures will vary. ✎ For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following restore CDs: ■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for software included ...Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for recovering optimal system functionality. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the ...
However, procedures will vary. ✎ For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following restore CDs: ■ Operating System CD ■ Driver Recovery CD ■ Application Recovery CDs ■ Third-party CDs for software included ...Using System Recovery Features The notebook system recovery process provides several options for download. Troubleshooting Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Software and driver updates for your notebook are available for recovering optimal system functionality. The Notebook Recovery Solution consists of the ...
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...to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall drivers. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. 6-32 Reference Guide This process takes 1 to 2 hours to...or continue restoring software applications. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete, you must reinstall any software you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. To reinstall drivers: 1. Reinstalling Drivers After the OS installation process is complete...
...to the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity located on the bottom of the notebook. Restoring Software Applications After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall drivers. Use the Driver Recovery CD with the notebook. 6-32 Reference Guide This process takes 1 to 2 hours to...or continue restoring software applications. The notebook restarts in Windows after the process is complete, you must reinstall any software you do not have Autorun enabled, select Start > Run. To reinstall drivers: 1. Reinstalling Drivers After the OS installation process is complete...
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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