Wireless Setup Guide
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... buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Point-to get started! Your computer(s) with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to add wireless capability. Your Internet connection should be operational before you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). Record encryption key. Start with 3 pieces A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires...
... buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router. Point-to get started! Your computer(s) with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband Internet configuration settings needed to add wireless capability. Your Internet connection should be operational before you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). Record encryption key. Start with 3 pieces A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... hardware and software Now that the blue wireless light next to the wireless icon is off button. Location of the network and to configure the wireless router. 1 Set up correctly. If the light is set up and turn it off by opening your setup with these instructions until you can have the necessary components to get started, you when to connect and disconnect the cable.) DSL Modem Internet or Router Ethernet Cable...
... hardware and software Now that the blue wireless light next to the wireless icon is off button. Location of the network and to configure the wireless router. 1 Set up correctly. If the light is set up and turn it off by opening your setup with these instructions until you can have the necessary components to get started, you when to connect and disconnect the cable.) DSL Modem Internet or Router Ethernet Cable...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on...
... Available wireless networks list. 3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop PROGRESS CHECK If you successfully complete step 6, all computers on your network can access a Web site. 4 6 Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer in the network: a Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Set up or change your wireless connection while you're working, select Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. (The Wireless Network Connection status icon and message are displayed on...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... router manufacturer's instructions to set the highest level of securing your wireless account: 1 in turn connects to the Internet. Secure your network You don't go to sleep at speeds up Internet access. Chance of scrambling data so unauthorized recipients cannot read it will not be specified on the router and on the computer(s), or the devices cannot communicate. 1 To change the SSID...
... router manufacturer's instructions to set the highest level of securing your wireless account: 1 in turn connects to the Internet. Secure your network You don't go to sleep at speeds up Internet access. Chance of scrambling data so unauthorized recipients cannot read it will not be specified on the router and on the computer(s), or the devices cannot communicate. 1 To change the SSID...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... indicates interoperability among wireless devices. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that is required. 7 static IP address-A fixed address assigned to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for home and small-office networks, wireless...
... indicates interoperability among wireless devices. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication device that is required. 7 static IP address-A fixed address assigned to enhance your wireless user experience are expanding worldwide. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for sharing resources such as an Internet connection, printers, files, and drives. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)-A specificationbased, interoperable wireless security feature for home and small-office networks, wireless...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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... the menu display. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The "Press to change the boot order. or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings...
... the menu display. Using advanced Setup Utility features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for boot order preferences. The "Press to change the boot order. or - ● If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and XP
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...9679; CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory up to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language.
...9679; CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from Floppy. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ● USB Floppy ● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive ● Hard drive ● USB Diskette on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Video memory up to (select models only) To Do This Change the Setup Utility language.
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... installing and troubleshooting the file. If your computer is stored on the computer. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer model, product category, and series or family. ENWW 1 NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows...
... installing and troubleshooting the file. If your computer is stored on the computer. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer model, product category, and series or family. ENWW 1 NOTE The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Changes, and then press enter. CAUTION To prevent damage to the hard drive. b. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions...
... Changes, and then press enter. CAUTION To prevent damage to the hard drive. b. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Follow the instructions...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be sure it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. a. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. b. d. e. If the driver is not listed...
... or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal settings. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. c. Follow the on the screen. 3. NOTE Before reinstalling the program, be sure it does not need to be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from discs 1. a. Reinstall the program or driver: a. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. b. d. e. If the driver is not listed...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help...
... the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may be prompted for your permission or password for the WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Windows online Help...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Drive light 3 Hard drives Replacing the hard drive ...3 4 Optical drives Inserting an optical disc ...7 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 8 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 9 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 10 Index ...11 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Drive light 3 Hard drives Replacing the hard drive ...3 4 Optical drives Inserting an optical disc ...7 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 8 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 9 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 10 Index ...11 ENWW iii
Drives - Windows Vista
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... all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. ENWW Replacing the hard drive 3 If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). Shut down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive...
... all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. ENWW Replacing the hard drive 3 If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). Shut down the computer through the operating system. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. To remove the hard drive...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Index A airport security devices 1 C CD inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 CD drive 6 O optical disc inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 optical drive 6 S Sleep 10 D drive light 2 drives caring for 1 drive light 2 hard 3, 5 optical 6 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 DVD drive 6 H hard disk drive installing 5 removing 3 replacing 3 hard drive installing 5 removing 3 replacing 3 Hibernation 10 L light, drive 2 ENWW Index 11
Index A airport security devices 1 C CD inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 CD drive 6 O optical disc inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 optical drive 6 S Sleep 10 D drive light 2 drives caring for 1 drive light 2 hard 3, 5 optical 6 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 DVD drive 6 H hard disk drive installing 5 removing 3 replacing 3 hard drive installing 5 removing 3 replacing 3 Hibernation 10 L light, drive 2 ENWW Index 11
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be turned on. The num lock light is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while...
... not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is turned on. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can be turned on. The num lock light is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... disc (without power 4 Using the media activity hotkeys ...5 Using the media button ...6 Using the audio features ...7 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 8 Adjusting the volume ...8 Using the video features ...9 Using the external monitor port 9 Using the S-Video-out jack 10 2 Multimedia software Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 12 Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only 12 Using multimedia software ...12 Preventing playback disruptions ...13 Protecting the CD or DVD write process 13 Changing DVD region settings...
... disc (without power 4 Using the media activity hotkeys ...5 Using the media button ...6 Using the audio features ...7 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 8 Adjusting the volume ...8 Using the video features ...9 Using the external monitor port 9 Using the S-Video-out jack 10 2 Multimedia software Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 12 Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only 12 Using multimedia software ...12 Preventing playback disruptions ...13 Protecting the CD or DVD write process 13 Changing DVD region settings...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... warning 14 D DVD changing region setting 14 inserting 2 playing 13 protecting 13 removing, with power 3 removing, without power 4 writing to 13 DVD region settings 14 E earbuds 7 external monitor port, identifying 9 H headphones 7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 7, 8 audio-out (headphone) 7, 8 S-Video-out 10 M media activity hotkeys, identifying 5 media button, identifying 6 microphones, supported 8 monitor, connecting 9 multimedia software described 11 identifying 12 installing 12 using 12 mute button 7, 8 O optical disc inserting 2 removing, with power 3 removing, without power 4 writing to...
... warning 14 D DVD changing region setting 14 inserting 2 playing 13 protecting 13 removing, with power 3 removing, without power 4 writing to 13 DVD region settings 14 E earbuds 7 external monitor port, identifying 9 H headphones 7 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 7, 8 audio-out (headphone) 7, 8 S-Video-out 10 M media activity hotkeys, identifying 5 media button, identifying 6 microphones, supported 8 monitor, connecting 9 multimedia software described 11 identifying 12 installing 12 using 12 mute button 7, 8 O optical disc inserting 2 removing, with power 3 removing, without power 4 writing to...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off . Blinking: The volume scroll zone is on. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being accessed. (4) Caps lock light (5) Media button light (6) Volume mute light On: Caps lock is being used to decrease speaker volume. ENWW Top components 3 Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being used to increase speaker volume. (9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on . (7) Volume down light (8) Volume up light Amber: Computer sound is charging. On: A battery is turned off when all...
... plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off . Blinking: The volume scroll zone is on. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being accessed. (4) Caps lock light (5) Media button light (6) Volume mute light On: Caps lock is being used to decrease speaker volume. ENWW Top components 3 Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being used to increase speaker volume. (9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on . (7) Volume down light (8) Volume up light Amber: Computer sound is charging. On: A battery is turned off when all...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... Produce sound. Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled). NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be used, press and hold the power button for more about changing factory settings, refer to turn on . To learn more information. (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts volume. Refer to increase volume. Slide your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. Alternatively...
.... Produce sound. Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled). NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be used, press and hold the power button for more about changing factory settings, refer to turn on . To learn more information. (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts volume. Refer to increase volume. Slide your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. Alternatively...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 16 wireless certification labels 16 release latch, battery 12 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 9 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 10, 11 S S-Video-out jack, identifying 10, 11 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 security cable slot, identifying 9 serial number, computer 16 service tag 16 slots Digital Media Slot 10 ExpressCard 10, 11 memory module 12 security cable 9 speakers, identifying 4 specifications operating environment 17 rated input power 18 T temperature specifications 17 TouchPad buttons 2 identifying 2 scrolling regions 2 TouchPad light, identifying 2 TouchPad on/off button 2 traveling...
... 16 wireless certification labels 16 release latch, battery 12 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 9 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 10, 11 S S-Video-out jack, identifying 10, 11 scrolling regions, TouchPad 2 security cable slot, identifying 9 serial number, computer 16 service tag 16 slots Digital Media Slot 10 ExpressCard 10, 11 memory module 12 security cable 9 speakers, identifying 4 specifications operating environment 17 rated input power 18 T temperature specifications 17 TouchPad buttons 2 identifying 2 scrolling regions 2 TouchPad light, identifying 2 TouchPad on/off button 2 traveling...