Compaq AMC20493-KT5 manual Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN

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Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Modem and Network Connections

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

You can connect to local area networks (LANs). LANs give you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.

To connect to a LAN:

1.Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections.

2.Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector.

3.Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit settings, open Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel.

See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information.

Two lights next to the LAN port indicate the connection status:

•The yellow light indicates network activity.

•The green light indicates a 100 Mbps link.

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Contents Reference Guide Compaq Notebook SeriesReference Guide Second Edition March Part Number cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Important Safety Informationiv Reference Guide Software Product License AgreementOWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws vi Reference Guide Basic Operation ContentsGetting Started with Your Notebook Add-On Devices Batteries and Power ManagementModem and Network Connections Reference Information Troubleshooting and MaintenanceIndex x Reference GuideGetting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the NotebookFront panel and right panel components Reference Guide 4 Reference Guide Left panel and back panel componentsPC Card and CardBus slot and buttons Battery latch Bottom panel components6 Reference Guide Reset button4 RAM memory cover 5 Docking port select models only 6 Reset button 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover no user parts inside2 Hard drive activity 1 Power mode3 Battery status Status lights1 Caps Lock On Caps Lock is active Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your NotebookStep 1 Insert the battery Step 2 Connect AC power Step 3 Connect a phone line Step 4 Turn on the notebook Step 5 Set up WindowsBasic Operation Operating Your Notebook Default power settingsOperating Your Notebook To change the boot device To reset the notebookTo use the TouchPad 3 TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightDoes this To use the function hot keysThis hot key To program a One-Touch button To use the One-Touch buttonsTo use the ALT GR key To use the Windows and Applications keyscould stop responding and you could lose data Using CDs or DVDsUsing CDs or DVDs To insert or remove a CD or DVDTo create or copy CDs To play DVD moviesSecuring Your Notebook To set up password protectionSecuring Your Notebook To lock your notebookTo protect against viruses To attach a security cableTo lock the hard drive When you enable the hard drive lock, the current BIOS user passwordyou match the drive password, you can change the notebook and drive password. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your dataTaking Care of Your Notebook Taking Care of Your NotebookTo protect your hard drive To maintain your notebookTo extend the life of the display To safeguard your dataTo clean your notebook Batteries and Power Management information that was not saved will be lost Managing Power ConsumptionHow the notebook manages power automatically Managing Power Consumptionunsaved data if the notebook battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesFrom the battery status light Using Battery PowerTo check battery status Using Battery PowerTo get the most from your batteries To respond to a low-battery warningTo recharge the battery Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use Modem and Network Connections your telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line Using the ModemUsing the Modem Special restrictions in certain countries To change your modem settingsConnecting to a Local Area Network LAN Connecting to a Local Area Network LANTo prepare for connections Making Wireless Network Connections select models onlyMaking Wireless Network Connections select models only Connecting to an existing wireless networkCreating a New Notebook-to-Notebook Network Ad Hoc Turning on communication and making a connection To turn wireless communication on and offpurchase a license before using the wireless function the individual wireless functionsTurning off communication and ending a connection authorization before turning on your notebook wireless networking Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyTo turn Bluetooth communication on and off Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections select models onlyTurning off Bluetooth communication To prepare for Bluetooth connectionsSending Outlook data to another Bluetooth device OPP To send or receive files using BluetoothSharing files with another Bluetooth device FTP Add-On Devices To insert or remove a PC Card Connecting External DevicesConnecting PC Cards Connecting External DevicesRemoving a PC Card audio ports on your notebook To connect an audio deviceaudio recorder of these jacks may damage the notebookTo use an external monitor Connecting an external monitorAdjusting monitor resolution and other settings To connect an IEEE 1394 device select models only Using dual display modeTransferring files through an infrared connection Using the infrared portTo connect an infrared device select models only Printing to an infrared printerTo use a port replicator select models only corresponding port on the port replicator is ignored To dock to the port replicator2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator To undock from the port replicator56 Reference Guide back of the notebook Installing Additional RAM MemoryTo install a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM Memory5. Replace the cover 6. Insert the battery of the notebook To remove a RAM expansion module7. Insert the battery 60 Reference Guide5. Pull the board out of the connector 6. Replace the cover Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive To replace the hard drive holder To prepare a new hard drive Troubleshooting and Maintenance If no sound is audible Troubleshooting Your NotebookAudio problems Troubleshooting Your NotebookIf you hear a loud high-pitched whine feedback from the speakers CD-ROM and DVD problemsIf you can’t boot from a CD or DVD If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movieIf the notebook is on, but the screen is blank Display problemsIf a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen If the notebook can’t find Wordpad.exe after inserting a CDIf the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise Hard drive problemsHeat problems If the notebook hard drive doesn’t spinIf the pointer is difficult to control Infrared problemsKeyboard and pointing device problems If you have problems with infrared communicationsIf you can’t browse the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places Local area network LAN problemsIf a PS/2 scroll mouse doesn’t work If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LANIf memory doesn’t increase after adding RAM Memory problemsModem problems If a message says you are out of memoryIf the modem isn’t detected If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detectedIf the modem dials incorrectly If the modem dials but doesn’t connectIf the modem doesn’t fax If the modem causes an ERROR messageIf the modem dials but you can’t hear it If the modem connects, but transferred data is badIf a network PC card stops communicating properly PC Card PCMCIA problemsPerformance problems If the notebook doesn’t recognize a PC CardIf the notebook keeps beeping Power and battery problemsIf the notebook stops responding If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns onIf the notebook has a short operating time If the battery does not chargeIf the Time Remaining for the battery is not correct If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print Printing problemsIf the notebook doesn’t enter Standby mode as expected If the notebook doesn’t enter Hibernation as expectedIf the serial or parallel port is not working Serial, parallel, and USB problemsIf a serial mouse doesn’t work If a serial modem does not work properlyIf the notebook will not boot from the diskette drive Startup problemsIf the notebook doesn’t respond when you turn it on If the notebook won’t boot from battery powerIf you cannot connect to a particular notebook on the network Wireless problemsIf you have problems with wireless 802.11 communication If you can connect, but the network is slow If your notebook cannot detect any Bluetooth devicesIf your notebook cannot detect a certain Bluetooth device Configuring the Notebook Configuring the NotebookTo run the BIOS Setup utility Main Menu 84 Reference GuideSetting DefaultExit Menu Boot MenuSecurity Menu To change video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility Reinstalling and Updating Software Reinstalling and Updating SoftwareTo replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD Reference Information Modem Reference Information Conexant AT Commands Advanced Users OnlyModem Reference Information Modem Reference Conexante,f,g,h,i e,f,g,h 92 Reference GuideModem Reference Information 94 Reference Guide ECC CommandsFAX Class +VTS=string Voice CommandsAT* Commands Register Modem Reference Information S-Registers ConexantSelected Result Codes Conexant 96 Reference GuideSafety Information Safety InformationPower cords Laser safety Battery safetyMercury safety LED safetyExposure to radio frequency radiation Connections to Peripheral Devices Regulatory InformationU.S.A Regulatory InformationApplicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CanadaEuropean Union Italy Indoor or outdoor use in a public area requires a user license 106 Reference Guide JapanJapan Telecommunications Approval PTC200 General Warning New ZealandPTC200 2.11.1 6 & 7 Compliance Testing Functional tests Conexant AMC20493-KT5 Data Fax Modem PTC 211/02/071International RussiaRegulatory Model SafetyDeclaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN Product Name110 Reference Guide IndexQuickRestore System Recovery 112 Reference Guide