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... ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 4 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 4 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models...
... ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 4 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 4 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN ...5 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models...
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... 2. ● Wired-See Connecting to the network. Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more network devices are off. NOTE: You must set up...
... 2. ● Wired-See Connecting to the network. Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth® device For more network devices are off. NOTE: You must set up...
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... connection or network, connect to manage the following devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband ● Bluetooth® HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS ..., an interface for information on identifying the type and location of wireless controls. or - or - To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the power...
... connection or network, connect to manage the following devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband ● Bluetooth® HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS ..., an interface for information on identifying the type and location of wireless controls. or - or - To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the power...
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...network security code. If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A list of the taskbar. 3. Click Connect. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is displayed. Click the network icon in the ... the far right of options is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you can place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the...
...network security code. If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A list of the taskbar. 3. Click Connect. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is displayed. Click the network icon in the ... the far right of options is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you can place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the...
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... activities to e-mail that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. You can pick up unprotected signals. Setting up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased ...from unauthorized access. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both types. ● Wireless encryption-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi ...
... activities to e-mail that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. You can pick up unprotected signals. Setting up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased ...from unauthorized access. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both types. ● Wireless encryption-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi ...
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...it is automatically connected to your computer within range of the three encryption protocols. A SIM contains basic information about you move your WLAN. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 7 If the attempt is successful, your computer, or it can by the mobile network service ...preinstalled, it may be provided separately by using WLANs. NOTE: HP recommends that network. The use of Wi-Fi hotspots. For additional information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to stay...
...it is automatically connected to your computer within range of the three encryption protocols. A SIM contains basic information about you move your WLAN. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 7 If the attempt is successful, your computer, or it can by the mobile network service ...preinstalled, it may be provided separately by using WLANs. NOTE: HP recommends that network. The use of Wi-Fi hotspots. For additional information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to stay...
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... longer and more comprehensive tests on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in test-This test...
... longer and more comprehensive tests on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in test-This test...
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... level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...media 21 roaming to another network 7 S security, wireless 6 setting password protection on wakeup 23 setting power options 21 setup of WLAN 6 setup utility navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 sharing optical drives 49 shutdown 20 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 Sleep exiting...
... level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...media 21 roaming to another network 7 S security, wireless 6 setting password protection on wakeup 23 setting power options 21 setup of WLAN 6 setup utility navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 sharing optical drives 49 shutdown 20 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 Sleep exiting...
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Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-... 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on or off 4 wireless encryption 6 wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 5 equipment needed 6 security 6 writable media 21 WWAN device 7 82 Index
Disk Defragmenter 43 firewall 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-... 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on or off 4 wireless encryption 6 wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 5 equipment needed 6 security 6 writable media 21 WWAN device 7 82 Index
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... ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting to a wireless network ...21 Connecting to an existing WLAN 21 Setting up a new WLAN network 22 Configuring a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using...
... ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting to a wireless network ...21 Connecting to an existing WLAN 21 Setting up a new WLAN network 22 Configuring a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using...
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... in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer...
... in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The computer...
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... hard drive is on the bottom of the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front of the speakers is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The... (6) Speakers (2) 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Opens the computer. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on...
... hard drive is on the bottom of the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front of the speakers is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: For information on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The... (6) Speakers (2) 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Opens the computer. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on...
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...outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWAN...if the display is closed while the power is in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. (7) Keyboard light button Turns the keyboard light on . For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free ...
...outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWAN...if the display is closed while the power is in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. (7) Keyboard light button Turns the keyboard light on . For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free ...
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... are located in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to your...
... are located in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (3) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to your...
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..., and then contact support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the memory module slots.
..., and then contact support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the memory module slots.
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For information on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can access the Internet by connecting to an existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 22. ● Wired-You can use a wireless connection. 3 Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on connecting to a wired network, see Connecting to a wired network. For more information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 20 Chapter 3 Networking
For information on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can access the Internet by connecting to an existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 22. ● Wired-You can use a wireless connection. 3 Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on connecting to a wired network, see Connecting to a wired network. For more information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 20 Chapter 3 Networking
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The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more information on the Windows desktop or grouped in Help and Support....ISP providers is on the computer. 2. To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account. Be sure that the WLAN device is not available in any of wires. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of these situations: ◦ You...
The following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth device For more information on the Windows desktop or grouped in Help and Support....ISP providers is on the computer. 2. To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account. Be sure that the WLAN device is not available in any of wires. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of these situations: ◦ You...
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... additional wireless and wired computers can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to access the Internet. 22 Chapter 3 Networking Select a WLAN to connect to complete the connection. You can be out of range of the taskbar. 4. Setting up a new connection or network. NOTE: If you...5. The illustration shows an example of modem you want to connect to the Internet. As your ISP to determine what type of a completed WLAN network installation that is displayed. A list of options is connected to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new...
... additional wireless and wired computers can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to access the Internet. 22 Chapter 3 Networking Select a WLAN to connect to complete the connection. You can be out of range of the taskbar. 4. Setting up a new connection or network. NOTE: If you...5. The illustration shows an example of modem you want to connect to the Internet. As your ISP to determine what type of a completed WLAN network installation that is displayed. A list of options is connected to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new...
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For information on -screen instructions. To use the Windows tools to help in setting up a WLAN, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The Windows operating system also provides tools to set up your ISP. When the computer successfully connects to the... from unauthorized access. Connecting to protect your wireless network. Then follow the on protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to a wireless network 23 Protecting your WLAN, see the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router.
For information on -screen instructions. To use the Windows tools to help in setting up a WLAN, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The Windows operating system also provides tools to set up your ISP. When the computer successfully connects to the... from unauthorized access. Connecting to protect your wireless network. Then follow the on protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to a wireless network 23 Protecting your WLAN, see the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router.
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Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L labels Bluetooth 47 HP Mobile Broadband Module 47 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 47 regulatory 47 service 47 SIM 47 wireless certification 47 WLAN 47 latch battery release 18 service door release 18 lights battery 10 caps lock 6 hard drive 10 keyboard 16 num lock 6 power 6, ... serial number 47 serial number, computer 47 service door 19 service door release latch 18 service door, removing or replacing 33 setup of WLAN 22 SIM slot, identifying 18 slots ExpressCard 14 security cable 12, 13 SIM 18 Smart card reader identifying 11 smart card reader 14 ...
Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L labels Bluetooth 47 HP Mobile Broadband Module 47 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 47 regulatory 47 service 47 SIM 47 wireless certification 47 WLAN 47 latch battery release 18 service door release 18 lights battery 10 caps lock 6 hard drive 10 keyboard 16 num lock 6 power 6, ... serial number 47 serial number, computer 47 service door 19 service door release latch 18 service door, removing or replacing 33 setup of WLAN 22 SIM slot, identifying 18 slots ExpressCard 14 security cable 12, 13 SIM 18 Smart card reader identifying 11 smart card reader 14 ...