Troubleshooting

If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You Type

Press the TouchPad on-off button to turn off the TouchPad while you type.

Local Area Network (LAN) Problems

If the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN

Check all cables and connections. Try connecting at a different network station, if available.

Make sure the LAN cable is Category 3, 4, or 5 for 10Base-T operation, or Category 5 for 100Base-TX operation. Maximum cable length is 330 feet (100 meters).

Select Start > Help and Support > and use the Networking troubleshooter.

Open the hardware Device Manager. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. If the network interface is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling another device.

If You Cannot Browse the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places

Select Start > Search > Notebooks or People to look for a notebook.

If You Cannot Log In to Netware Servers

If a Netware server is using IPX/SPX protocol, you may need to force your frame type to match the server frame type. Check with your network administrator.

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