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If Something Goes Wrong
DVD operating problems
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the
Fn + F8 key.
For more information see
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Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful
IP address - one other than the private address of
169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows
®
.
1
From the Start screen, type
Cmd
.
2
Click
Command Prompt
.
3
Enter
IPCONFIG/ALL
, and then press
ENTER
.
The IP address for each active network adapter will be
displayed.
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Connect your computer directly to your router or
broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5
Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your
computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection
problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi
®
part
of your network.
❖
If you have enabled any security provisions (closed
system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy
[WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site
for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys,
in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware
releases.
DVD operating problems
If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able
to fix the problem yourself.
For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following
steps:
1
Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports.
2
Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray.
3
Use the DVD Player software that came with your
computer to view DVD movies.
4
Clean the disc and try again.
A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have
tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your
drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned.
5
From the Start screen, type
Computer
. Click or touch
Computer
from the list that appears.
The optical disc drive should appear in the list.
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