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... Area Network (Select Models Only 11-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 11-5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 11-5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 11-6 Using a WLAN Connection 11-7 Using Wireless Security Features 11-8 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 11-8 Troubleshooting Wireless Devices 11-10 Bluetooth (Select Models Only 11-11 Device Power States...
... Area Network (Select Models Only 11-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 11-5 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 11-5 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 11-6 Using a WLAN Connection 11-7 Using Wireless Security Features 11-8 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 11-8 Troubleshooting Wireless Devices 11-10 Bluetooth (Select Models Only 11-11 Device Power States...
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...hard drive bay or external MultiBay II is off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. On: A drive in the notebook are fully charged. Component ID Component 2 Wireless lights (2) 3 Battery light 4 IDE drive light 5 Volume mute light 6 Num lock light 7 Caps lock light Description On...: An integrated wireless device (select models only) has been turned on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light blinks more quickly. ■ Off: If the notebook is connected to full charge capacity...
...hard drive bay or external MultiBay II is off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. On: A drive in the notebook are fully charged. Component ID Component 2 Wireless lights (2) 3 Battery light 4 IDE drive light 5 Volume mute light 6 Num lock light 7 Caps lock light Description On...: An integrated wireless device (select models only) has been turned on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light blinks more quickly. ■ Off: If the notebook is connected to full charge capacity...
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... Enables you to view a list of power features, refer to the "Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)" section in Chapter 2. For information about changing the functions of wireless features, refer to the "Power Options" section in Chapter 11. 1-6 ...software solutions. 4 Wireless button* Enables and disables wireless LAN or Bluetooth® devices (select models only). 5 Presentation mode button 6 Volume mute button Turns on Presentation mode. Turns off notebook sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases notebook sound. 8 Volume up button Increases notebook sound. *This...
... Enables you to view a list of power features, refer to the "Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)" section in Chapter 2. For information about changing the functions of wireless features, refer to the "Power Options" section in Chapter 11. 1-6 ...software solutions. 4 Wireless button* Enables and disables wireless LAN or Bluetooth® devices (select models only). 5 Presentation mode button 6 Volume mute button Turns on Presentation mode. Turns off notebook sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases notebook sound. 8 Volume up button Increases notebook sound. *This...
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... used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed. (Continued) 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Front Components Component 1 Wireless antennae (2)* Description Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antenna should be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal...
... used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the notebook display is closed. (Continued) 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Front Components Component 1 Wireless antennae (2)* Description Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antenna should be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal...
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Opens the notebook. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. Component ID Component 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-9 The antennae are available only on select models.
Opens the notebook. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. Component ID Component 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-9 The antennae are available only on select models.
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... and Software Guide 1-17 If your screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. ■ Wireless certification labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. You might need the product number and...serial number when you contact Customer Care. To display the information on the Service Tag on your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about the notebook. You might need this information when traveling internationally.
... and Software Guide 1-17 If your screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. ■ Wireless certification labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. You might need the product number and...serial number when you contact Customer Care. To display the information on the Service Tag on your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about the notebook. You might need this information when traveling internationally.
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You might need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the notebook. 1-18 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID for use is included with your notebook.
You might need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the notebook. 1-18 Hardware and Software Guide Component ID for use is included with your notebook.
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... to Chapter 6, "PC Cards." ■ Remove a CD or DVD that you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation or shut down the notebook. 2-32 Hardware and Software Guide Conserving Battery Power While You Work To conserve power while you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem...in this section extends the time that are not connected to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. You can run the notebook from a single charge. For more information, refer to the "Using LAN Power Save Mode" section in Windows. ■...
... to Chapter 6, "PC Cards." ■ Remove a CD or DVD that you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation or shut down the notebook. 2-32 Hardware and Software Guide Conserving Battery Power While You Work To conserve power while you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem...in this section extends the time that are not connected to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. You can run the notebook from a single charge. For more information, refer to the "Using LAN Power Save Mode" section in Windows. ■...
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For more information, refer to quickly open the following software solutions: ■ Data Protection Solutions ■ Help and Support ■ HP Notebook Accessories Tour ■ Software Setup ■ Wireless Assistant ■ System Configuration To access Info Center: ■ Press the Info Center button. - Hardware and Software Guide 3-21 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Info Center The Info Center enables you to the Info Center online Help. or - ■ Select Start > Info Center.
For more information, refer to quickly open the following software solutions: ■ Data Protection Solutions ■ Help and Support ■ HP Notebook Accessories Tour ■ Software Setup ■ Wireless Assistant ■ System Configuration To access Info Center: ■ Press the Info Center button. - Hardware and Software Guide 3-21 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Info Center The Info Center enables you to the Info Center online Help. or - ■ Select Start > Info Center.
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... universities. ■ Bluetooth is equipped with an integrated wireless device such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your notebook is a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) which can be used to connect a Bluetooth wireless notebook to other Bluetooth devices can be made via...
... universities. ■ Bluetooth is equipped with an integrated wireless device such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your notebook is a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) which can be used to connect a Bluetooth wireless notebook to other Bluetooth devices can be made via...
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...and Software Guide For more information on and off , enable, and disable your notebook has software controls that may be used to enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to the "Device Power States" section, later in... Computer Setup. In addition to the wireless button and light, your wireless devices. The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and light 2. Enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices in this chapter. Wireless Control Wireless Assistant Computer Setup controls Description Is a software...
...and Software Guide For more information on and off , enable, and disable your notebook has software controls that may be used to enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to the "Device Power States" section, later in... Computer Setup. In addition to the wireless button and light, your wireless devices. The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and light 2. Enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices in this chapter. Wireless Control Wireless Assistant Computer Setup controls Description Is a software...
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... used interchangeably. Notebooks with 802.11 WLAN may support one or more of hardware or software. Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) With the 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point...
... used interchangeably. Notebooks with 802.11 WLAN may support one or more of hardware or software. Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) With the 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point...
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... a Public WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for cost and connection requirements. 11-4 Hardware and Software Guide Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you are three popular implementations ...11a is backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. When you . Check with each public WLAN location for information on connecting your notebook to your notebook, refer to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section, later in this chapter. An 802.11g WLAN device is not compatible with 802...
... a Public WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for cost and connection requirements. 11-4 Hardware and Software Guide Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs near you are three popular implementations ...11a is backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. When you . Check with each public WLAN location for information on connecting your notebook to your notebook, refer to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section, later in this chapter. An 802.11g WLAN device is not compatible with 802...
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...following equipment. The illustration below shows an example of a completed wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet in Your Home To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet. This wireless network includes: ■ An optional broadband modem (either DSL ... high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) 1 ■ An optional wireless router (purchased separately) 2 ■ Your wireless notebook 3 As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. ✎ If you...
...following equipment. The illustration below shows an example of a completed wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet in Your Home To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet. This wireless network includes: ■ An optional broadband modem (either DSL ... high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) 1 ■ An optional wireless router (purchased separately) 2 ■ Your wireless notebook 3 As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. ✎ If you...
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... equipment. ■ Access the information and Web site links provided at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. For more information about wireless LAN device problems and resolutions. 11-6 Hardware and Software Guide Refer to your router is turned on. For instructions, refer to the "Device...
... equipment. ■ Access the information and Web site links provided at Start > Help and Support. ■ Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. For more information about wireless LAN device problems and resolutions. 11-6 Hardware and Software Guide Refer to your router is turned on. For instructions, refer to the "Device...
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... (SSID) and password. ■ Use a firewall. ■ Set security on your Web browser. ■ Enable MAC address filtering on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your notebook data and use your Internet connection without your own WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always ensure that must be installed if you...
... (SSID) and password. ■ Use a firewall. ■ Set security on your Web browser. ■ Enable MAC address filtering on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your notebook data and use your Internet connection without your own WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always ensure that must be installed if you...
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...; If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you want to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook. Display the names of ...the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook: a. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Right-click in the Software Setup utility. c. Wireless (Select Models Only) Identifying a WLAN Device To ...
...; If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you want to know the name of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook. Display the names of ...the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook: a. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Right-click in the Software Setup utility. c. Wireless (Select Models Only) Identifying a WLAN Device To ...
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... the SoftPaq, use either of the notebook. Choose your computer, refer to the documentation included with your notebook. To access model information about your language and region. Select the Download Drivers and Software radio button c. Troubleshooting Wireless Devices For more troubleshooting information, visit ... as a SoftPaq at the Web site. ✎ WLAN software is on the menu bar. Hardware and Software Guide 11-9 Wireless (Select Models Only) The WLAN software is also available as instructed earlier in the Network category. To access documentation for your...
... the SoftPaq, use either of the notebook. Choose your computer, refer to the documentation included with your notebook. To access model information about your language and region. Select the Download Drivers and Software radio button c. Troubleshooting Wireless Devices For more troubleshooting information, visit ... as a SoftPaq at the Web site. ✎ WLAN software is on the menu bar. Hardware and Software Guide 11-9 Wireless (Select Models Only) The WLAN software is also available as instructed earlier in the Network category. To access documentation for your...
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... Personal Information Management (PIM) item transfer-Sends and receives information files such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ■ Imaging devices (printer, camera). ■ Audio devices (headset, speakers...distinguishes them from other classes of devices that represent a set of devices. Wireless (Select Models Only) Bluetooth (Select Models Only) The Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that enables a Bluetooth device to...
... Personal Information Management (PIM) item transfer-Sends and receives information files such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ■ Imaging devices (printer, camera). ■ Audio devices (headset, speakers...distinguishes them from other classes of devices that represent a set of devices. Wireless (Select Models Only) Bluetooth (Select Models Only) The Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that enables a Bluetooth device to...
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... ■ Fax-Provides a Bluetooth connection that enables a notebook to send or receive a fax message using Bluetooth with your notebook, refer to the Wireless Documentation disc included with your notebook. The camera can be controlled remotely by a notebook, and images can be transferred from a camera to be ... link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free-Enables a vehicle embedded hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism. ■...
... ■ Fax-Provides a Bluetooth connection that enables a notebook to send or receive a fax message using Bluetooth with your notebook, refer to the Wireless Documentation disc included with your notebook. The camera can be controlled remotely by a notebook, and images can be transferred from a camera to be ... link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free-Enables a vehicle embedded hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism. ■...
