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5Click or tap the modem you want to adjust, then 
click or tap Properties. The Modem Properties 
dialog box opens.
6Click or tap the Modem tab, then adjust the 
Speaker volume control.
7Click or tap OK twice to close the Phone and Modem 
Options dialog box.
Mouse
See also “Touchpad or pointing device” on page 141.
The external mouse does not work
•Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly.
•Shut down and restart your convertible notebook.
•Remove all extension cables and...

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•Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered 
electrical outlet and turned on. Most routers have lights 
that indicate they are working. For more information, 
see the documentation that came with your router.
•Make sure that all computers on your network have the 
same workgroup name.
•Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet 
Mask.
•If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make 
sure that all computers have different IP addresses. For 
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You cannot connect to your home network
•If your convertible notebook is a member of a domain 
at your workplace, you may not be able to connect your 
convertible notebook to your home network workgroup 
to access shared files or printers on your home network. 
You may, however, be able to access the Internet 
through your home network.
•Every home network is unique. See the documentation 
that came with your network equipment for 
troubleshooting information.
Networks (wireless)
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  To check the signal strength:
1Click or tap  (Start), right-click or button-tap 
Network, then click or tap Properties. The Network 
and Sharing Center window opens.
2Click or tap View status for the network connection. 
The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box 
opens. The meter shows the signal strength for 
wireless networking on your computer if other 
computers with the same network name are within 
range of your computer.
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You cannot see other computers on your network
•Your convertible notebook may not have the same 
workgroup name as the other computers on your 
network. For more information, see “Naming the 
computers and workgroup” in your online User Guide.
•If your convertible notebook was previously connected 
directly to your cable or DSL modem, and your ISP 
requires you to use a static IP address, your convertible 
notebook is not set up to use a DHCP server. Modify the 
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Pointing device
See “Touchpad or pointing device” on page 141.
Power
Your convertible notebook is not working on AC power
•Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected 
correctly to your convertible notebook. For instructions 
on connecting the AC power adapter, see “Connecting 
the AC adapter” on page 16.
•If your convertible notebook is plugged into a surge 
protector, make sure that the surge protector is 
connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, 
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The printer will not turn on
•Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have 
an online/offline button that you may need to press.
•Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an 
AC power source.
The printer is on but will not print
•Check the cable between the printer and your 
convertible notebook. Make sure that it is connected to 
the correct port.
•Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have 
an online/offline button that you may need to press so 
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4If the printer status is Offline, right-click or 
button-tap the name of the printer you want to use, 
then click or tap Use Printer Online to set the 
printer to work online.
•Wait until files have been printed before sending 
additional files to the printer.
•If you print large files or many files at one time, you 
may want to add additional memory to the printer. See 
the printer documentation for instructions for adding 
additional memory.
You see a “Printer is out of...

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Touchpad or pointing device
Touchpad or pointing device is not working
•Make sure the touchpad or pointing device is turned on. 
For more information, see “Changing mouse, touchpad, 
or pointing device settings” in your online User Guide.
The convertible notebook is not responding when you click 
or tap on the touchpad or pointing device
•Turn on the touchpad or pointing device. For 
instructions on how to adjust the touchpad or pointing 
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•Make sure that your convertible notebook is connected 
correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying 
power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it 
is turned on.
•If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, 
does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are 
plugged in securely.
•If you have recently installed hardware or software, 
make sure that you have installed it according to the 
instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the...