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... Sun Microsystems, Inc. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. and other countries or regions. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. Intel is subject to most models. The information contained herein is a trademark of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under...
... Sun Microsystems, Inc. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. and other countries or regions. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the U.S. Intel is subject to most models. The information contained herein is a trademark of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under...
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... ...8 Left-side components ...9 Bottom components ...9 Multimedia components ...11 Wireless antennas (select models only 12 Additional hardware components 13 Identifying the labels ...13 2 Networking ...15 Using wireless devices (select models only 15 Identifying wireless and network icons 15 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the... wireless key ...16 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 17 Using operating system controls 17 Using a WLAN ...18 Setting up a WLAN ...18 Protecting your WLAN ...18...
... ...8 Left-side components ...9 Bottom components ...9 Multimedia components ...11 Wireless antennas (select models only 12 Additional hardware components 13 Identifying the labels ...13 2 Networking ...15 Using wireless devices (select models only 15 Identifying wireless and network icons 15 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the... wireless key ...16 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 17 Using operating system controls 17 Using a WLAN ...18 Setting up a WLAN ...18 Protecting your WLAN ...18...
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... 23 Current network security codes are unavailable 23 WLAN connection is very weak 24 Cannot connect to the wireless router 24 Using the modem (select models only 25 Connecting a modem cable (purchased separately 25 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately 26 Selecting a location setting 26 Viewing the current location...
... 23 Current network security codes are unavailable 23 WLAN connection is very weak 24 Cannot connect to the wireless router 24 Using the modem (select models only 25 Connecting a modem cable (purchased separately 25 Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter (purchased separately 26 Selecting a location setting 26 Viewing the current location...
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... an external monitor or projector 46 Using the external monitor port 46 Using the HDMI port ...46 Configuring audio for HDMI 47 Optical drive (select models only) ...48 Identifying the installed optical drive 48 Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 48 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 48...
... an external monitor or projector 46 Using the external monitor port 46 Using the HDMI port ...46 Configuring audio for HDMI 47 Optical drive (select models only) ...48 Identifying the installed optical drive 48 Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 48 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 48...
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... optional external devices 85 8 External media cards ...86 Using Media Card Reader cards ...86 Inserting a digital card ...86 Removing a digital card ...87 Using ExpressCards (select models only 88 Configuring an ExpressCard 88 Inserting an ExpressCard 88 Removing an ExpressCard 89 9 Memory modules ...91 Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion...
... optional external devices 85 8 External media cards ...86 Using Media Card Reader cards ...86 Inserting a digital card ...86 Removing a digital card ...87 Using ExpressCards (select models only 88 Configuring an ExpressCard 88 Inserting an ExpressCard 88 Removing an ExpressCard 89 9 Memory modules ...91 Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion...
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... Setup System Information 107 Using Computer Setup System IDs 108 Using antivirus software ...109 Using firewall software ...109 Installing critical updates ...110 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading...
... Setup System Information 107 Using Computer Setup System IDs 108 Using antivirus software ...109 Using firewall software ...109 Installing critical updates ...110 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates ...112 Updating software ...112 Updating the BIOS ...114 Determining the BIOS version 114 Downloading...
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... printing ...138 Using Client Management Solutions 138 Configuring and deploying a software image 138 Managing and updating software 139 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 139 HP Client Configuration Manager (CCM) (select models only 140 HP System Software Manager (SSM 140 16 Cleaning guidelines ...142 Cleaning products ...142 Cleaning procedures ...143 Cleaning the display...
... printing ...138 Using Client Management Solutions 138 Configuring and deploying a software image 138 Managing and updating software 139 HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only 139 HP Client Configuration Manager (CCM) (select models only 140 HP System Software Manager (SSM 140 16 Cleaning guidelines ...142 Cleaning products ...142 Cleaning procedures ...143 Cleaning the display...
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NOTE: When a device is being accessed. Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Blinking: The optical drive is connected to the... discs. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Component (1) USB ports (2) (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (3) Optical drive (select models only) (4) Optical drive light (select models only) (5) Optical drive button (select models only) Description Connect optional USB devices.
NOTE: When a device is being accessed. Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Blinking: The optical drive is connected to the... discs. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Component (1) USB ports (2) (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (3) Optical drive (select models only) (4) Optical drive light (select models only) (5) Optical drive button (select models only) Description Connect optional USB devices.
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... of a warning message, replace the WLAN module with only a module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Component (1) Webcam light (select models only) (2) Webcam (select models only) Description On: The webcam is normal for use . Contains the wireless LAN module slot. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore...
... of a warning message, replace the WLAN module with only a module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Component (1) Webcam light (select models only) (2) Webcam (select models only) Description On: The webcam is normal for use . Contains the wireless LAN module slot. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore...
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Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. These antennas are disabled. Component (3) Integrated microphone (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack (5) Audio-in Help and Support. ...
Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. These antennas are disabled. Component (3) Integrated microphone (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack (5) Audio-in Help and Support. ...
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...1 Features Have this computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are included with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for this...about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. The modem approval label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be...
...1 Features Have this computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are included with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for this...about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the computer. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. The modem approval label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may be...
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...data rates of up to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. 2 Networking Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of up to other Bluetoothenabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, ...-typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of 2.4 GHz. Identifying wireless and network icons Icon Name Description Using wireless devices (select models only) 15 Your computer may affect the ability of 5 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is not compatible with 802.11b and ...
...data rates of up to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. 2 Networking Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of up to other Bluetoothenabled devices such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, ...-typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of 2.4 GHz. Identifying wireless and network icons Icon Name Description Using wireless devices (select models only) 15 Your computer may affect the ability of 5 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is not compatible with 802.11b and ...
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...least one wireless device is amber, all wireless devices are disabled in this guide as the wireless key) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key, one or more network devices are connected to...can use the wireless key to a wireless network, and one or more network devices may be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only) or through Computer Setup. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . If the wireless light is on the ...
...least one wireless device is amber, all wireless devices are disabled in this guide as the wireless key) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless key The computer has a wireless key, one or more network devices are connected to...can use the wireless key to a wireless network, and one or more network devices may be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only) or through Computer Setup. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . If the wireless light is on the ...
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Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be reenabled by clicking the wireless icon in the bottom row of the notification area, and position the cursor over the ... automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area, complete the following steps to Help and Support. Using wireless devices (select models only) 17 Click the Help button. To view the state of the wireless devices, click...
Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be reenabled by clicking the wireless icon in the bottom row of the notification area, and position the cursor over the ... automatically connect the computer to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area, complete the following steps to Help and Support. Using wireless devices (select models only) 17 Click the Help button. To view the state of the wireless devices, click...
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...on one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 21 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. When two or more computers... to the Bluetooth software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless...
...on one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using the Bluetooth network. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 21 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. When two or more computers... to the Bluetooth software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless...
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... from the Network adapters list. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the...
... from the Network adapters list. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the...
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...network device and attempts to reconnect to make a connection on -screen instructions. Current network security codes are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the... Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the Search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver ...
...network device and attempts to reconnect to make a connection on -screen instructions. Current network security codes are unavailable If you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You must be displayed. Click the option for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to a WLAN, the... Center. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you are prompted for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the Search box. 4. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you configure the WLAN, the software driver ...
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...telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (purchased separately). Connecting a modem cable (purchased separately) WARNING! Using the modem (select models only) 25 Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem. Plug the modem cable ...11 telephone wall jack (2). WARNING! To connect a modem cable: 1. Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line. Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable (purchased separately) or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (...
...telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (purchased separately). Connecting a modem cable (purchased separately) WARNING! Using the modem (select models only) 25 Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem. Plug the modem cable ...11 telephone wall jack (2). WARNING! To connect a modem cable: 1. Connecting the internal analog modem to a digital line. Using the modem (select models only) The modem must be connected to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable (purchased separately) or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (...
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... using , click Tone or Pulse. 9. Click OK to save your home country configuration, add a new configuration for the new location setting. 6. Using the modem (select models only) 27 The modem may not function properly if the correct country selection is a location setting for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8. NOTE: You...
... using , click Tone or Pulse. 9. Click OK to save your home country configuration, add a new configuration for the new location setting. 6. Using the modem (select models only) 27 The modem may not function properly if the correct country selection is a location setting for accessing an outside line (if necessary). 8. NOTE: You...
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Using the modem (select models only) 29 7. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing. 8. Click OK twice.
Using the modem (select models only) 29 7. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing. 8. Click OK twice.