Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device | Compaq Presario M2000

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Compaq Presario M2000 manual Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device, Troubleshooting Devices, a. Select Start My Computer

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Document Part Number Hardware and Software GuideCompaq Notebook Series Reference Number M2000 Document Part Number Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition May 1 Hardware Contents Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying Hotkeys 3 Power2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Connecting an S-Video Device 4 MultimediaDisposing of a Used Battery Pack 6 Security 5 Wireless Select Models Only 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Index A Specifications Component HardwareTop Components Keys fn+f7 decreases screen brightness fn keyCombines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing TouchPad Power Controls Lights Mute light Models Only.” Wireless Select Models Only and Volume ButtonsChapter 5, “Wireless Select Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Antennae Select Models Only Front Components Speakers, Jacks and Display Release Button Rear Components Ports and Jacks Left-Side Components PC Card Slot and Button Right-Side Components Description Component Mini PCI and Memory Compartments Bottom Components Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Hardware Additional Components Optical Discs Labels Identifying TouchPad Components TouchPad and KeyboardTouchPad Using the TouchPad » Select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Setting TouchPad Preferences Among the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties window are Identifying Hotkeys Hotkeys Switches the image among displays Hotkey Quick ReferenceDefault Function Opens default Internet browser Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard Start Help and Support Using Hotkey CommandsOpen Help and Support Center fn+f1 Open Internet Explorer fn+f3 Open Print Window fn+f2 Switch Image fn+f4 Initiate Standby fn+f5 Increase Brightness fn+f8 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease Brightness fn+f7 Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f11 Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10 Display System Information fn+esc Keypads Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work Using an External Numeric Keypad Selecting a Power Source PowerPower Sources Task PowerRecommended Power Source 3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Switching Between Battery and External Power fn+f5 Initiate standby hotkey Power Control and Light Locations Standby Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews Hibernation Interference with Drive Media Leaving Your Work Turning the Notebook On or Off Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures In Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By Initiating or Resuming from StandbyResult In Windows XP Professional Initiating or Restoring from HibernationIn Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer.* Then hold Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Prompting for a Standby Password Power PreferencesUsing Power Schemes Setting Other Power Preferences Charging a Battery Pack Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Displaying Charge Reports Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions When to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery Pack Discharging the Battery Pack How to CalibrateCharging the Battery Pack The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Power as You Work Conserving Battery Pack Power Selecting Power Conservation Settings Replacing a Battery Pack 3. Tilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the battery bay Removing a Battery PackTo remove a battery pack 1. Turn the notebook upside down 2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack Inserting a Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Internal Speakers Multimedia Volume Controls External Audio Devices Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack External Video Devices Using the Audio-In Microphone JackConnecting an S-Video Device Select Models Only Connecting the Audio Connecting the Video Select Models Only Inserting or Removing a Disc CD and DVD ProceduresDisplaying a Video Image To remove a disc while the notebook is turned off Using Media Activity Hotkeys 3. Select Properties Setting AutoPlay Preferences1. Select Start My Computer Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Protecting Playback Multimedia Software Observing the Copyright Warning Programs SW Setup Installing Software Enabling AutoPlay Changing DVD Region Settings Properties Using the Operating SystemUsing WinDVD Using Other DVD Software Wireless Features Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Controls 802.11 Wireless Devices Select Models Only Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home Using Wireless Security Features Connecting to a Public WLAN c. Select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager Network Adapters Identifying an 802.11 Wireless DeviceTroubleshooting Devices a. Select Start My Computer Bluetooth Wireless Devices Select Models Only Dial-up networking-Connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet Wireless Device Power States The 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices have 2 power states Enabled Then Turning On the Devices Turning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Security Features Security Cable.” Use This Security FeatureTo Protect Against QuickLock Setup Utility and Windows Passwords Protects access to computer contents when Choosing a Password Coordinating Passwords Setup Utility Administrator Password Entering an Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password Setup Utility Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Setting a Power-On Password 2. Select Security Device Security, and then press enter Setup Utility Device Security 1. Select Start Help and Support Antivirus Software» Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Device Connections Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsConnecting a Powered Device Connecting a USB Device Connecting a 1394 Device Select Models Only and Recoveries and System Software.” Connecting a Communication DeviceDigital Memory Cards Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting a Digital Memory Card Removing a Digital Memory Card PC Cards 2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC Card Stopping or Removing a PC Card Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightDrives Caring for Drives Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 3. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab, lift the cover 1 upward and away from the notebook 7-15 7-16 6. Replace the hard drive covera. Place the cover over the hard drive bay 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws Increasing Memory Memory Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-19 6. Turn the notebook upside down 8. Remove a memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws Software Updates Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Accessing Notebook Product Information Preparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq 3. At the download area 1. Select Start Help and Support System Restore Software RecoveriesUsing System Restore Setting a Restore Point Restoring to a Restore Point Setup UtilityRepairing or Reinstalling Software Opening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Changing the Language of the Setup Utility Displaying System Information 2. Select Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility Using Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Metric SpecificationsOperating Environment Factor Rating Rated Input PowerInput Power Support Expansion Port Input/Output SignalsFeature Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page