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.... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Bluetooth is a U.S. Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The...
.... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Bluetooth is a U.S. Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The...
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To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Safety warning notice WARNING! iii Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the ...
To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Safety warning notice WARNING! iii Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the ...
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...(select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN (select models only) ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN ...4 Setting up a new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN ...5 Roaming to another network 6 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 6 Inserting a SIM ...6 Removing a SIM ...7 Using GPS (select models only) ...7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices...
...(select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN (select models only) ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN ...4 Setting up a new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN ...5 Roaming to another network 6 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 6 Inserting a SIM ...6 Removing a SIM ...7 Using GPS (select models only) ...7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices...
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... power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing...
... power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a... ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a... ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
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Inserting an optical disc ...39 Tray load ...39 Slot load ...40 Removing an optical disc 40 Tray load ...40 When the disc tray opens normally 41 When the disc tray fails to open normally 41 Slot load ...42 Sharing optical drives ...43 Using RAID (select models only) ...43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 ...
Inserting an optical disc ...39 Tray load ...39 Slot load ...40 Removing an optical disc 40 Tray load ...40 When the disc tray opens normally 41 When the disc tray fails to open normally 41 Slot load ...42 Sharing optical drives ...43 Using RAID (select models only) ...43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 ...
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Displaying system information 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
Displaying system information 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
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... and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. To ...Microsoft Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● HP Help and Support-Includes links to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on . The poster is also ...
... and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. To ...Microsoft Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● HP Help and Support-Includes links to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on . The poster is also ...
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... only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on page 8. Creating a wireless...to the information and Web site links provided in Windows Control Panel. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name HP Connection Manager Description Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WLAN, WWAN (select models only), and Bluetooth connections...
... only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on page 8. Creating a wireless...to the information and Web site links provided in Windows Control Panel. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name HP Connection Manager Description Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WLAN, WWAN (select models only), and Bluetooth connections...
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...) Indicates that no wireless connections are available. Status information and notifications are not connected to the Internet using HP Connection Manager: ▲ Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - or - Select ...the location of the wireless button on your wireless devices, an interface for connecting to a wireless network. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. Creating a wireless connection 3...
...) Indicates that no wireless connections are available. Status information and notifications are not connected to the Internet using HP Connection Manager: ▲ Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - or - Select ...the location of the wireless button on your wireless devices, an interface for connecting to a wireless network. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. Creating a wireless connection 3...
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Connecting to an existing WLAN To connect to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are prompted to enter a network security code. After the connection is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is made, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point. Be sure that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Using a WLAN (select models only) A wireless connection connects the computer to an ...
Connecting to an existing WLAN To connect to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are prompted to enter a network security code. After the connection is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other computers and accessories that the WLAN device is made, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point. Be sure that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Using a WLAN (select models only) A wireless connection connects the computer to an ...
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...-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE: HP recommends that you are sent to protect your WLAN, refer to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. The use security standards to the...
...-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE: HP recommends that you are sent to protect your WLAN, refer to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. The use security standards to the...
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... the use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to use of a subscriber identity module (SIM). only). Then shut down the computer. Refer to your ... refer to the new network. Close the display. 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) A SIM contains basic information about you are on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network service provider, refer to your WLAN. If you the freedom to stay connected ...
... the use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to use of a subscriber identity module (SIM). only). Then shut down the computer. Refer to your ... refer to the new network. Close the display. 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) A SIM contains basic information about you are on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network service provider, refer to your WLAN. If you the freedom to stay connected ...
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...turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Using GPS (select models only) 7 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Remove the battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. GPS satellites deliver location, ... the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 8. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. If you are not sure whether the computer is inserted incorrectly, it ...
...turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Using GPS (select models only) 7 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Remove the battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. GPS satellites deliver location, ... the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 8. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. If you are not sure whether the computer is inserted incorrectly, it ...
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... is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. WARNING! Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone cable...
... is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. WARNING! Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone cable...
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Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. To connect the modem to a wired network 9 To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, ...
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2). or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. To connect the modem to a wired network 9 To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, ...
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Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is located. As you add new location settings, they are saved by the computer so that you will use the modem. Click Region and Language. 4. Click the Location tab to a location setting that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of losing your home country or region settings, do not delete your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for any time. 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current ...
Adding new locations when traveling On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is located. As you add new location settings, they are saved by the computer so that you will use the modem. Click Region and Language. 4. Click the Location tab to a location setting that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of losing your home country or region settings, do not delete your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for any time. 3. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection To view the current ...
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Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Click New. In the Location name box, type a name (such as in the Location list, and then click OK. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. Right-click the device that represents your new location setting. 10. If you do not have a location already set up , you are prompted to save your computer, and click Modem settings. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for an outside line. Next to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). NOTE: ...
Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Click New. In the Location name box, type a name (such as in the Location list, and then click OK. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. Right-click the device that represents your new location setting. 10. If you do not have a location already set up , you are prompted to save your computer, and click Modem settings. Enter the area code, a carrier code (if necessary), and the number for an outside line. Next to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). NOTE: ...
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To reduce the risk of the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 12 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Plug the other end of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. WARNING! 2.
To reduce the risk of the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 12 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Plug the other end of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. WARNING! 2.