HP (Hewlett-Packard) G56-122US manuel d'utilisation

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    HP Notebook User Guide[...]

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    © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license . The information contained her ein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statemen ts accompanying such p[...]

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    Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inj u ries or of overheatin g the computer, d o not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another ha rd surfac e, such as a n adjoining optio nal printer, or a soft surface, such [...]

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    iv Safety warning no tice[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Welcome Finding information ................ ............ ............. ................ ............ ........... .............. ............. ...... ............. . 1 2 Getting to know your computer Top ...... ........... ........ ........ ........ .......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ........ .......... [...]

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    Setting pointing device preferen ces ........... ............... .............. ............... ............. .............. . 23 5 Multimedia Using the media activity controls ........... ............ ........... ............ .............. ............ ............ ......... ........ ... 24 Audio ... .......... ......... ........ ........... ....[...]

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    7 Drives Handling drives ................... ............... ............... ................... ............... ............... ............................ .... 38 Replacing or upg rading t he hard driv e ....... ............ ........... .............. ............. .......... ............. ......... ...... 39 Removing the hard drive ............[...]

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    The comput er is on but not re spondin g .......... .................. .................. .............. ................. 59 The comput er is unus ually wa rm ..... .......... ............ ............ ......... ............ ......... ............ ...... 5 9 An exte rnal devic e is not wo rking .............. ............. ................ .......[...]

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    1W e l c o m e ● Finding informat ion After you set up and register the compu ter, take the follo wing steps: ● Connect to the Internet — Set up your wired o r wireless netw ork so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 14 . ● Get to know your co mputer —Learn about your comput er features.[...]

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    Resources For information about Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: Select Computer > Help . – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/ ergo . ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, a nd work habits ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet This booklet is provided with your computer. HP s[...]

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    2 Getting to know your computer ● Top ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Wireless antennas ● Bottom ● Additional hard ware 3[...]

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    Top TouchPad Component Descript ion (1) TouchPad light To turn the TouchPa d on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad light. ● Off: TouchPad is on. ● Amber: TouchPad is off. (2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button Press the left side of the TouchPad button to execute function[...]

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    Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Off: TouchPad is on. ● Amber: TouchPad is off. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless dev ice, su ch as [...]

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    Button and speakers NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrati on in this se ction. Component Descript ion (1) Speaker grill Two integrated speakers produce sound. (2) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer . ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to in itiate Susp[...]

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    Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrati on in this section. Component Description (1) Send e-mail key Opens a new e-mail in your default e-mail client. (2) Media application key Launches your default media player. (3) Web browser key Launches your default web browser . (4) Print key Sends the curre ntly-active docum[...]

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    Right side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrati on in this se ction. Component Descript ion (1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light (select models only) Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) AC adapte[...]

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    Left side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrati on in this section. Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It [...]

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    Display Component Descript ion (1) Internal microphone (select models only) Records sound. (2) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still p hotographs. (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. 10 Chapter 2 Ge tting to know your compu ter[...]

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    Wireless antennas Your computer model ha s two antennas that send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are not visibl e from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmissi on, keep the are as imm ediately a round the antenna s (shown in the previous illustration) free from obstructions. To see wireless re[...]

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    Bottom Component Descript ion (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool in ternal components and prevent overheating. It is no rmal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (3) Battery release latch Releases the batter[...]

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    Additional hardware Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is no t plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords var y in appearance by region and country. Additional hardwa re 13[...]

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    3N e t w o r k i n g ● Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ● Identifying wirele ss and network status i cons ● Creating a wire less connection ● Using a WLAN ● Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select mode ls only) ● Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Your computer may support on e or both of the following types of Internet a[...]

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    Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you ca n connect to the In ternet, you must establish an ISP account. Conta ct a local ISP to purchase Intern et service and a modem. Th e ISP can help set up th e modem, install a network ca ble to connec t your wi reless co mputer to th e mod em, and test the Internet service . NOTE: Your ISP will g[...]

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    Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on. Network Connection ico n status (connected) Indicates that the wired network is connected and active. If both wired and wireless connections are active, the operating system uses the wired connecti on because [...]

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    Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. Be sur e that th e WLAN d evice i s on. NOTE: Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 for in formation on identifying th e location of the wireless button and wireless l ight on your comput er. 2. Click the Network Connection icon in the notification area , at the far right of th e taskbar. Available wirel[...]

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    For help in setting u p your WLAN, refer to the info rm ation provided by you r ro uter manufacturer or your ISP. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, alw ays enable security f eatures to protec t your network from unauthorized access. WLANs i n public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provid[...]

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    Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth dev ice provides short -range wireless communications that repl ace the physical cable connections that traditionally lin k electronic devices such as the f ollowing: ● Computers ● Phones ● Audio devices The strength of Bluetooth is in synchronizing info rma tion transfers betw[...]

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    2. Plug the other e nd of the cable into a ne twork wall jack (2) . WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephon e cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 20 Chapter 3 Networking[...]

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    4 Pointing devices and keyboard ● Using the keyboard ● Using the TouchPad Using the keyboard Action keys are customize d actions that are ass igned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard . The icons on the f1 through f12 keys repres ent the action key functions. To use an action ke y, press and hold this key to activate the assigned functi[...]

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    Function Action key Press and hold f2 to decrease the screen brightness level incremen tally. Press and hold f3 to increase the screen brightness leve l incrementally. Press f4 to switch the screen image among display devic es connected to the computer. Fo r example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alterna tes the scree[...]

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    Using the TouchPad To turn the Tou chPad on and o ff, quickly double-tap the TouchPad light. When th e TouchPad light is amber, the TouchPad is off. To move the pointer, slide o ne finger across the Touc hPad in the direction you wa nt the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchP ad buttons like the butto ns on an external mouse. To scrol l up [...]

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    5 Multimedia ● Using the media activity contro ls ● Audio ● Webcam (select model s only) ● Video Your computer may include the followin g: ● Integrated speakers ● Integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys ● Optical drive Using the media activity controls Depending [...]

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    Audio Your computer enables you to us e a variety of audi o features: ● Play music. ● Record soun d. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedi a presentations. ● Transmit sound a nd images with insta nt messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only). ● Create or “burn” au dio CDs. Audio 25[...]

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    Adjusting the volume Depending on your co mputer model, you can adju st the volume using the f ollowing: ● Volume butto ns ● Volume action keys ● Volume keys WARNING! To reduce the risk o f personal injury, adju st the volume before puttin g on headphones, earbuds, or a hea dset. For addi tional safety informat ion, refer to t he Regulatory, [...]

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    Video Your computer has the followin g external video port: ● VGA VGA The external monitor po rt, or VGA port, is an ana log display i nterface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a VGA d isplay device, conn ect the device cabl e to the external mo nitor p[...]

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    6 Power management ● Shutting dow n the computer ● Setting power options ● Using battery power ● Using extern al AC power Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lo st when the computer is sh ut down. The Shut Down command closes all o pen programs, including the operating system, and then tu rns off the display and [...]

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    Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-savin g states enabled at the factory: Suspend and Hibern ation. When Suspend is initiated, the po wer light blinks an d the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you exit the Susp end state faster than exiting Hibern ation. If the computer is in the Susp end [...]

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    With the computer on , you can initiate Hiber nation in any of the follow ing ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Select Computer > Shutdown > Hibernate . ● Click the Power icon, lo cated on the far right of th e taskbar, and then click Hibe rnate . To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. When the computer exits H[...]

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    You can keep a batt ery in the computer or in stor age, depending on how you work. Keeping the battery in the computer when ever the comp uter is plu gged into AC power c harges the battery and also protects your work in ca se of a powe r outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges whe n the computer is off and unplugged from exter[...]

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    Inserting or removing the battery To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the batter y (1) into the battery bay (2) until it is seated. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into place. To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery th at is the sole power source for th e computer can cause l oss of information. To prevent los[...]

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    3. Pivot the battery (2) upwa rd and remo ve it from the computer (3) . Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer batte ry while yo u are onboard aircraft. The battery charges wheneve r the computer is plu gged into external power thro ugh an AC adapter or an optional powe r adapter. The battery char ges whether the co mputer is off or[...]

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    Maximizing battery life To maximize battery life: 1. Select Computer > Control Center > Power Manage ment . 2. Under the On Battery Power tab, adjust the slider to the righ t of Put computer to sleep when inactive fo r: to 3 0 minu tes. 3. Adjust the slider to t he right of Put display to sleep when in active for: to 15 minu tes, and select t[...]

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    Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery le vel when ex ternal power is availab le ▲ Connect on e of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or exp ansion device ● Optional power adapte r purchased as a n accessory from HP Resolving a low battery le vel when a charged batte ry is available 1. Turn off the compute[...]

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    Calibrate a battery befo re using it if it has b een stored for on e month or more. Disposing of a used battery WARNING! To reduce the risk o f fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external contacts; do not dispo se of in fire or water. Refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Env ironmental Notices for battery disposal i[...]

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    Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the comput er exhibits any of th e following symptoms when it is connecte d to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display do es not turn on. ● The power light is off. To test th e AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adap te[...]

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    7D r i v e s ● Handling drives ● Replacing or up grading the hard drive ● Using optical drives (se lect models only) Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additiona l cautions are in cluded with the procedures to which they apply. Observe [...]

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    ● If a drive must be mailed, p lac e th e drive in a bub ble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the packag e “FRAGILE.” ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields in clude airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices tha[...]

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    10. Grasp the tabs (2) on the hard driv e, and then disco nnect the hard dr ive cable (3) from the system board. 11. Remove the hard drive (4) from the hard drive bay. Installing the hard drive To install the hard dr ive: 1. Grasp the tabs (1) on the hard drive and lower the hard drive (2) into the hard drive bay, then press down on the har d drive[...]

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    3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notc hes on the computer. 4. Close the co ver (2) . 5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3) . 6. Replace the battery. 7. Turn the computer right-side up. 8. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. Replacing or up grading the hard drive 4 1[...]

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    Using optical drives (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Computer > More Applic ations , a nd then sel ect the Audio & Video group at the left sidebar. A list of all the devices install ed in your co mputer, including your optical drive, is displ ayed. Playing a CD 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the rel[...]

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    2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by ge ntly pres sing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the di sc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully ac cessible, tilt the disc ca refully as you remove it. 3. Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in a protective case. Using [...]

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    8 External devices ● Using a USB device ● Using optional external devices Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface th at can be used to connect a n optional ex ternal device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, pr inter, scanne r, or hub. De vices can be connected to the system. Some USB devices may require additi[...]

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    NOTE: When you connect a USB device , you may see a message in the notification area to let you know that the device is recognized by the system. Using a USB device 45[...]

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    Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to re move the USB device. CAUTION: To prevent loss of informatio n or an unresponsive system, use the following proc edure to safely remove a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Open File Browser by selecting Computer > Nautilus . 2. Click the Eject[...]

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    9 Memory modules The computer has one memory mod u le compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer. The memory capacity o f the computer can b e upgr aded b y adding a memo ry module to the vacant expansion memo ry module slot or by upgrading th e existing memory mod ule in the primary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk [...]

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    8. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer. 9. If you are replacing a memory module, rem ove the existing memory modul e: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the me mory module, hold th e memory module by th e edges only. Do not[...]

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    CAUTION: T o prevent damage to th e memory module, hold the memory module by the e dges only. Do not touch the components on th e memory module, and do not be nd the memory modul e. a. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the tab in the memory mod ule slot. b. With the memory mo dule at a 45-deg ree angle from the surface of the mem[...]

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    16. Reconnect external power and external device s. 17. Turn on the computer. 50 Chapter 9 Memory modules[...]

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    10 Security ● Protecting the computer ● Using passwor ds Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designe d to act as dete rrent s, but they may not deter softwar e attacks or prevent the computer from being misha ndled or stolen. Security features provided with you r computer c an protect the co mputer, personal info rmation, and d[...]

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    NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the co mputer, record each password an d store it in a secure place. Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords Function Root password Protects access to an operating system r oot-level account. User password Protects access to an operatin g system user account. 52 Chapter 10[...]

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    11 Backup and Recovery Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. As you add new software and data files, you shoul d continue to back u p your system on a re gular basi s to maintain a rea sonably current backu p. 53[...]

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    Performing a system recovery Recovery allows yo u to repair or rest ore the computer to its original factory state. Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partitio n on the hard drive. This type of recovery restores the co mputer to its factory condition without using recovery discs. CAUTION: Using Recovery completely er ases hard driv e contents[...]

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    Backing up your information You should back up your computer files on a regular schedul e to maintain a curren t backup. You can manually back up yo ur information to an op tional exte rnal drive, a networ k driv e, or discs. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times ● Before the computer is repaired or restored[...]

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    12 Setup Utility (BIOS) ● Starting Setup Utility ● Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Outpu t System (BIOS), controls communi cation between a ll the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility includes settings for the types o f peripherals insta lled, the st[...]

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    ● To select an item, press enter . ● To close a text b ox or return to the menu display, press esc . ● To display additional navigation a nd selection information while Setup Utility is ope n, press f1 . Displaying system information 1. Start Setup Utility. 2. Select the Main menu. Sys tem infor mation such as the s ystem ti me and date , and[...]

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    A Troubleshooting and support ● Troubleshooting ● Contacting customer suppo rt ● Labels Troubleshooting The following sections describe se veral common issues an d solutions. The computer is unable to start up If the computer does not turn on wh en you press the power bu tton, the following su ggestions may help you determine why the computer[...]

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    Software is functioning abnormally If the software is unrespons ive or responds ab normally, restart the computer by clicking Computer > Shutdown > Re start . If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, refer to the ne xt section, The compu ter is on but no t respon ding on pa ge 59 . The computer is on but not responding If the [...]

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    The wireless network conn ection is not working If a wireless network connection is not work ing as expected, follow these suggesti ons: ● To enable or disab le a wireless and/or wired network device, right-click the Network Connection icon in the notifica tion area at the far righ t of the taskbar. To enable d evices, select the check box from t[...]

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    The computer does not de tect the optical drive If your operatin g system does no t detect an insta lled device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupte d. 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Click Computer and then click System Monitor . 3. On the Hardware tab, identify the Stor age Controller in the Type column. 4. Click [...]

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    The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all ot her programs are clos ed. ● Turn off Suspend mo de and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are usin g the right kind of disc for your drive . ● Be sure that the disc is i nserted properly. ● Select a slower writ e speed and try ag ain. ● If you[...]

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    Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide informa tion you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internat ionally with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides important information , including the following: Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty perio[...]

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    B Routine care ● Cleaning th e display ● Cleaning the Touch Pad and keyboard 64 Appendix B Rout ine care[...]

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    Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damag e to the compu ter, never spray wate r, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft damp, li nt-free cloth. If the screen requires additiona l cleaning, use premoistene d an tistatic wipes or an an tistatic screen clea ner[...]

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    Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the point er to ju mp around on the screen . To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp clo th, and wash your hands fre quently w hen usin g the computer. WARNING! To reduce the risk o f electric shock or dama ge to internal com ponents, do no t use a vacuum cleaner att[...]

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    C Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Input power The power information in this se ction may be helpfu l if you plan to travel internat io nally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be su pplied by an AC or a DC power source. T he AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50 –60 Hz. Although the[...]

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    Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft 68 Appendix C Specifications[...]

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    D Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discha rge is the release of st atic el ectric ity when two objects come into contact—f or example, the sho ck you receive when you w alk across the carpet an d touch a metal door knob . A discharge of static electricit y from fingers or other electrostati c conductors may damage electronic components. T o [...]

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    Index A AC adapter light, iden tifying 8 AC adapter, identif ying 13 action keys identifying 7 volume 26 airport security devices 39 antennas 11 application key, identifying 7 audio featur es 25 audio functio ns, checking 26 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone ) jack, identifying 9 B backup 53 battery charging 33 conservi[...]

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    J jacks audio-in (microphone ) 9 audio-out (headphon e) 9 RJ-45 (network) 9 K keys action 7 application key 7 calculator 7 media application 7 print 7 send e-mail 7 start menu 7 volume 26 web browser 7 L labels Bluetooth 63 regulatory 63 serial number 63 wireless certification 63 WLAN 63 latch, battery release 12 lights caps loc k 5 hard drive 9 op[...]

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    USB devices connecting 44 description 44 removing 46 USB hubs 44 USB ports, identifying 8, 9, 44 V vents, identifying 9, 12 VGA port connecting 27 identifying 9 video, using 27 volume adjusting 26 buttons 26 keys 26 W web browser key, identifying 7 webcam light 10 using 26 wireless antennas 11 wireless button identifying 22 using 16 wireless certif[...]