Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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Bluetooth wireless technology basics Abstract...2 Introduction...2 How Bluetooth wireless technology works 3 BWT network topologies ...4 BWT security ...5 Establishing BWT connections ...6 Activating BWT devices ...6 Notebook PCs...6 iPAQ Pocket PCs ...8 Printers...8 Cellular phones ...8 Selecting BWT device profiles ...8 Pairing...10 Summary ...10 For more information...11
Bluetooth wireless technology basics Abstract...2 Introduction...2 How Bluetooth wireless technology works 3 BWT network topologies ...4 BWT security ...5 Establishing BWT connections ...6 Activating BWT devices ...6 Notebook PCs...6 iPAQ Pocket PCs ...8 Printers...8 Cellular phones ...8 Selecting BWT device profiles ...8 Pairing...10 Summary ...10 For more information...11
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...white. The color of the icon indicates the status of Windows Explorer and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard to Bluetooth operations. Then you turn it by hp to the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD that came in the Folders pane of the connection (Table 1). Right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon in... on your BWT-enabled notebook PC: 1. Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is off, turn on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. When the Software Setup Welcome window is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the...
...white. The color of the icon indicates the status of Windows Explorer and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard to Bluetooth operations. Then you turn it by hp to the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD that came in the Folders pane of the connection (Table 1). Right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon in... on your BWT-enabled notebook PC: 1. Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is off, turn on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. When the Software Setup Welcome window is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the ...
... ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... (select models only). It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components 11 Releases...
... (select models only). It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components 11 Releases...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. Wireless antennas (select models only) 13 Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are located in Help and Support.
These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. Wireless antennas (select models only) 13 Wireless antennas (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from one or more wireless devices. These antennas are located in Help and Support.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...number describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, 15 This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label...alphanumeric identifier you contact technical support. This is affixed inside the memory module compartment. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information...
...number describes the duration (in years) of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, 15 This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label...alphanumeric identifier you contact technical support. This is affixed inside the memory module compartment. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... your WLAN ...10 Connecting to a WLAN ...11 Roaming to another network ...12 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...14 Removing a SIM ...15 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...19 Cannot connect to a preferred network 20...
... your WLAN ...10 Connecting to a WLAN ...11 Roaming to another network ...12 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...14 Removing a SIM ...15 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 17 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...19 Cannot connect to a preferred network 20...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... operate at a frequency of up to 450 Mbps and may be relatively close together- In a WWAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is backward compatible with 802.11b and 802...
... operate at a frequency of up to 450 Mbps and may be relatively close together- In a WWAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is backward compatible with 802.11b and 802...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to...
... more of the wireless devices are connected to a wired network. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to a wired network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls 3
Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls 3
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... wireless devices (select models only) Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is blue, at the factory, you turn on the computer. All of the wireless devices on or turn on your wireless devices, not the status of your computer are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can...
... wireless devices (select models only) Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is blue, at the factory, you turn on the computer. All of the wireless devices on or turn on your wireless devices, not the status of your computer are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... notification area. 5. NOTE: Enabling or turning on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in the bottom row of the notification area, and...
... notification area. 5. NOTE: Enabling or turning on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in the bottom row of the notification area, and...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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To start Connection Manager, click the Connection Manager icon in your computer (select models only). For more details about using the HP Mobile Broadband device in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager. or - Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
To start Connection Manager, click the Connection Manager icon in your computer (select models only). For more details about using the HP Mobile Broadband device in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager. or - Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only)
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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For more information, select Start > Help and Support. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To access the Network and Sharing Center, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Using operating system controls 7
For more information, select Start > Help and Support. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To access the Network and Sharing Center, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Using operating system controls 7
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... at the far right of the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on . More information about using a WLAN is amber when all wireless devices are off , press the wireless button. If the network is a security code. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed,... you want to connect to verify the name and status of the taskbar. 3. Check with your wireless router and other electronic devices or structural barriers ...
... at the far right of the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on . More information about using a WLAN is amber when all wireless devices are off , press the wireless button. If the network is a security code. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed,... you want to connect to verify the name and status of the taskbar. 3. Check with your wireless router and other electronic devices or structural barriers ...
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...) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to the Bluetooth software Help. 16 Chapter 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to set up a personal area network (PAN...
...) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to the Bluetooth software Help. 16 Chapter 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to set up a personal area network (PAN...
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... one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The strength of Bluetooth is a limitation of the computers, the other computers may not... be able to connect to the Internet. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) 17 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. When two or more computers to share the Internet ...
... one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The strength of Bluetooth is a limitation of the computers, the other computers may not... be able to connect to the Internet. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) 17 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. When two or more computers to share the Internet ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows 7
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... your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that...
... your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you want to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that...
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...be displayed. 3. In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is very weak, or if your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ● Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular ...connection values: 1. If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to be sure that other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other wireless devices are active, several WLANs are not interfering. Click a network, and...
...be displayed. 3. In the left panel, click Manage wireless networks. WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is very weak, or if your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ● Temporarily disconnect devices such as a microwave, cordless phone, or cellular ...connection values: 1. If the connection does not improve, try forcing the device to be sure that other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other wireless devices are active, several WLANs are not interfering. Click a network, and...
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... network key 22 SSID 22 P public WLAN connection 11 WWAN device 13 S security, wireless 10 setup of WLAN 9 SIM inserting 14 removing 15 software HP Connection Manager 6 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 18 W Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls button 3 Connection Manager software 3 operating system 3 Wireless Assistant software 3 wireless devices types 1 wireless icon 2 wireless light 3 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 11 corporate WLAN connection 11 described...
... network key 22 SSID 22 P public WLAN connection 11 WWAN device 13 S security, wireless 10 setup of WLAN 9 SIM inserting 14 removing 15 software HP Connection Manager 6 Wireless Assistant 5 T troubleshooting 18 W Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls button 3 Connection Manager software 3 operating system 3 Wireless Assistant software 3 wireless devices types 1 wireless icon 2 wireless light 3 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 11 corporate WLAN connection 11 described...