Compaq Presario 900 Support Question
Compaq Presario 900 Support Question
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Compaq Presario 900 How To Setup Wireless
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Wireless Setup Guide - Page 2
...Host Name Password Service Name
My Network Settings
Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). TIP: You can buy a wireless PC Card to set up your wireless router.
WPA-PSK
Pass phrase required.
(Wi-... should be operational before you can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you begin the procedures in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
Wireless Setup Guide - Page 3
... your Web browser and accessing a Web site. If you encounter problems at any time during this setup.
2 Make sure that the computer is connected to configure the wireless router.
1 Set up correctly.
Record this process your
or WPA-PSK. Important: If you cannot access
a Web site, repeat steps 1
5 During router configuration, check...
Wireless Setup Guide - Page 4
...Setup Wizard on each computer in the Confirm network key field. 3 Select Connect.
4 Test the Internet connection by selecting Start > Connect To > Wireless Network Connection. If you cannot access a Web site, restart your wireless... network name in the Available wireless networks list.
3 Complete the following steps that correspond with wireless notebooks and wired desktop
PROGRESS CHECK If...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 1
It also provides instructions for managing notebook power and security. b
Software Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 272631-001
June 2002
This guide provides settings and procedures for obtaining system information and using diagnostic utilities to help detect, solve, and prevent problems.
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 2
..." without notice. Software Guide First Edition June 2002 Reference Number: N1005/900 Document Part Number: 272631-001 © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or ... constituting an additional warranty.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, RomPaq, and SoftPaq are set forth in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 4
...Restorations
Updating Software 3-1 Preparing for a Software Update 3-1
Accessing Notebook Model Information 3-1 Accessing Software Updates 3-2 Updating Software from the Internet 3-2 Downloading and Installing a SoftPaq 3-3 Restoring Software 3-4
4 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics
Selecting the Setup Utility 4-1 Using the Setup Utility 4-2
Selecting from the Main Screen 4-3 Selecting from...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 16
...Management
Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings
Use the following procedures to conserve power while the notebook is running on battery power: ■ Turn off local area network (LAN) ...source. ■ If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or
shut down the notebook. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card that you are not using. ■ Use the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 hotkeys to...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 17
... specific to the contents of a hard drive
Enable or Disable a CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, or a parallel port during notebook startup
Unauthorized removal of the notebook
Use This Feature Power-on password Setup password DriveLock Device Security
Security cable slot
Software Guide
2-1 Security Features Quick Reference
To Protect Against This Risk
Unauthorized use...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 18
... information about contacting a Compaq authorized service provider.
■ If you set, enter, change, or delete it. ■ Must be set and entered with the notebook, for the General Information...Guide To open the Setup Utility, turn on password is displayed in the Setup Utility.
1.
Setting, Changing or Deleting a Power-On Password
A power-on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 19
...keys you used to continue, press enter.
5. Entering a Power-On Password
When prompted as the notebook is turned on password: a. Select the Set Power-On Password field. Then,
❏ To set... your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press esc (or select Exit from the menu bar. (To select a menu, use the arrow keys.)
3. When you must restart the notebook to try again.
Select Security...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 20
... characters and is displayed in the New Password field, then press enter. Type the password in the Setup Utility. 1. Type the password in the lower left corner of the notebook settings when turning on the notebook, then press F10 while the To Change System Settings, Press F10 message is not case sensitive. For...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 27
... and, in some cases model. Preparing for your notebook: ■ The product category is Notebook. To update Compaq software:
1. Accessing Notebook Model Information
To access the updates for a Software Update
If your notebook connects to know the following information about your notebook, you may need to a network, Compaq recommends that you consult with your Network Administrator before...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 28
To open Computer Setup, turn on the underside of the screen. ■ To change the language, press F2. ■ For ... for updating software from the Internet
Most software at the Compaq Web site is provided on the serial number label on or restart the notebook. Updating Software from the Compaq Web site, visit http://www.compaq.com/athome/support/. Other ROM updates may be provided as...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 29
....com/support/files 2. In the left pane of the software package. The installation begins. 9. In the Notebook column, select your notebook from the Compaq folder. Software Guide
3-3 Software Updates and Restorations
Downloading and Installing a SoftPaq
To update software: 1. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
✎ After a message on ...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 31
... XP Professional or Windows XP Home operating systems. ■ Compaq Diagnostics for Windows-A system information and diagnostic utility that can ...Windows operating system. Software Guide
4-1
4
Setup Utilities and Diagnostics
Selecting the Setup Utility
The notebook features two system management utilities: ■ PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility-A system information and
customization utility ...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 33
...(Basic Input Output System). BIOS Version*
Display the version number of notebook.
Asset Tag*
Displays a unique asset tag.
CPU Type*
Display ...with factory default settings.
Product Name*
Display Compaq notebook name.
Ownership Tag*
Displays a unique ownership tag.
CPU Speed*
Display the CPU clock speed.
Setup Utilities and Diagnostics
Selecting from the Main Screen...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 36
....
Select
To Do This
Exit Saving Changes
Save settings entered during current Setup Utility session.
You can display more or less information from the Exit Screen
The command is designed to the Setup Utility.
. Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
When you open Compaq Diagnostics, a scan of all settings on the menu bar.
If non...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 37
... Panel > Performance and Management > Compaq Configuration Record.
2. To install Compaq Diagnostics (or any other preloaded Compaq utility), select Start > All Programs > Setup Compaq Software > Next. Clear the check boxes for Windows. To close Compaq Diagnostics, select File > Exit.
Setup Utilities and Diagnostics
Installing Compaq Diagnostics
The Compaq Diagnostics utility is preloaded...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 38
...they are displayed when testing is complete.
6. Open Compaq Diagnostics by selecting Start > Control Panel > Performance and Management > Compaq Diagnostics.
2. In the scroll box, select the category... mode:
❏ Interactive Mode-Provides maximum control over the testing process. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics
Obtaining, Saving or Printing Diagnostic Test Information
1. You determine...
Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series - Page 42
... 2-9
R
removal of hard drive 2-6 Restore CDs 3-4 restoring software 3-4 RomPaq 3-2
S
security features quick reference 2-1
series, identifying notebook 3-1
setting DriveLock password 2-7
setting power-on password 2-2, 2-4
Setup Compaq Software icon 4-7
Setup utility advanced screen 4-4 described 4-1 DriveLock password 2-6 exit screen 4-6 main screen 4-3 power-on password 2-2, 2-9 security screen...
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