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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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... Your computer may be equipped with one or more wireless devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager (select models only) Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WWAN connections (select models only...), and monitor the status 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 on page...
... Your computer may be equipped with one or more wireless devices are connected to the network. HP Connection Manager (select models only) Wired network (connected) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WWAN connections (select models only...), and monitor the status 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 on page...
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... and notifications are provided in the taskbar. - Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager. or - Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your computer. For more information, select Start > Help and... connecting 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 ...
... and notifications are provided in the taskbar. - Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager. or - Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your computer. For more information, select Start > Help and... connecting 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 ...
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...you want to connect to a network, or you are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you may be out of range of options is made, you can create a new network connection. 4. A list of a wireless router or access point. ...Click Connect. Type the code, and then click OK to an existing WLAN 1. You can choose to manually search for and connect to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network...
...you want to connect to a network, or you are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you may be out of range of options is made, you can create a new network connection. 4. A list of a wireless router or access point. ...Click Connect. Type the code, and then click OK to an existing WLAN 1. You can choose to manually search for and connect to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network...
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... 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can pick up your WLAN, see if you set up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service ... security. NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be connected to the network to access the Internet. Setting up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately...
... 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can pick up your WLAN, see if you set up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service ... security. NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be connected to the network to access the Internet. Setting up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately...
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... that network. Without the correct key, others will not be provided separately by using WLANs. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer is automatically connected to the new network. Some mobile network service providers require the use of the three... little effort. ● Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) use the WLAN. If the attempt is not preinstalled, it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over larger areas than it can by the mobile...
... that network. Without the correct key, others will not be provided separately by using WLANs. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer is automatically connected to the new network. Some mobile network service providers require the use of the three... little effort. ● Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) use the WLAN. If the attempt is not preinstalled, it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over larger areas than it can by the mobile...
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... a quick or comprehensive self-test 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...
... a quick or comprehensive self-test 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 or in this section.
... 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 or in this section.
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...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. ●...blinking rapidly. ● Off: The battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Produce sound using SRS Premium Sound (select models only) or SRS Premium Sound PRO (select models...
...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. ●...blinking rapidly. ● Off: The battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Produce sound using SRS Premium Sound (select models only) or SRS Premium Sound PRO (select models...
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...especially in low-light conditions. *The antennas are located in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. (7) Keyboard light button Turns the keyboard light on . NOTE: The display switch is not visible from obstructions. For optimal ... keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the outside 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 ...
...especially in low-light conditions. *The antennas are located in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. (7) Keyboard light button Turns the keyboard light on . NOTE: The display switch is not visible from obstructions. For optimal ... keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the outside 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 ...
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For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free 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 country or region. NOTE: The display switch is not... the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. *The antennas are located in Help and Support.
For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free 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 country or region. NOTE: The display switch is not... the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam. *The antennas are located in Help and Support.
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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. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module...
..., 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. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module...
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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 a wired network. For information on connecting to a wired network, see Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN network on computer model and your location. For more information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 20 Chapter 3 Networking 3 Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on page 22. ● Wired-You can use a wireless connection.
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 a wired network. For information on connecting to a wired network, see Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN network on computer model and your location. For more information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 20 Chapter 3 Networking 3 Networking NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on page 22. ● Wired-You can use a wireless connection.
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...up for using it in a desktop folder named Online Services. 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 computer. 2. Be... sure that the WLAN device is not available in Help and Support. Connecting to purchase Internet service and a modem. Record this utility, ...
...up for using it in a desktop folder named Online Services. 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 computer. 2. Be... sure that the WLAN device is not available in Help and Support. Connecting to purchase Internet service and a modem. Record this utility, ...
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... manually search for and connect to a network or to determine what type of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you are listed, you may be connected to the network to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new... WLAN network Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A ...
... manually search for and connect to a network or to determine what type of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you are listed, you may be connected to the network to , click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a new... WLAN network Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A ...
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... Internet through your network from unauthorized access. For information on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your WLAN, see the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the router by ... to set up your ISP. To use the Windows tools to protect your wireless network. Connecting to help in setting up a WLAN, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The Windows operating system also provides tools to a wireless network 23 Configuring a wireless router For help you set...
... Internet through your network from unauthorized access. For information on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your WLAN, see the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the router by ... to set up your ISP. To use the Windows tools to protect your wireless network. Connecting to help in setting up a WLAN, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. The Windows operating system also provides tools to a wireless network 23 Configuring a wireless router For help you set...
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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 ...