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Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Finding more information about your new computer 1 2 Networking (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 ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN 4 Setting up a new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN...
Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Finding more information about your new computer 1 2 Networking (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 ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN 4 Setting up a new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN...
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... following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Windows Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more...
... following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Windows Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more...
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... the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that no wireless connections are not connected to a network. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for information on identifying the location of wireless controls. Creating a wireless connection 3 Refer to the Getting Started guide for...
... the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that no wireless connections are not connected to a network. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for information on identifying the location of wireless controls. Creating a wireless connection 3 Refer to the Getting Started guide for...
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... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. If the network is on page 3.) 2. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects...
... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. If the network is on page 3.) 2. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects...
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Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click the Location tab to display your current modem country or region settings. You can switch among settings at any country or region. CAUTION: ..., do not delete your location. As you travel to different countries or regions, set the internal modem to the modem is not made. 10 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) To enable modem use the modem. The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is a location setting...
Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click the Location tab to display your current modem country or region settings. You can switch among settings at any country or region. CAUTION: ..., do not delete your location. As you travel to different countries or regions, set the internal modem to the modem is not made. 10 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) To enable modem use the modem. The modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is a location setting...
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...in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you are unable to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the... the recommended procedure is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to both types of power controls. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you...
...in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been registered to a network domain, the button you are unable to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in the... the recommended procedure is to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to both types of power controls. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you...
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... power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you can initiate Sleep in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in any computer functions while the computer is saved to initiate Hibernation after a period of information, do... Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery ...
... power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you can initiate Sleep in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in any computer functions while the computer is saved to initiate Hibernation after a period of information, do... Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery ...
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...prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to a battery, do not expose it in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Turn on the computer. Resolving a...weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● ... accessory from external power for extended periods of time. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● ...
...prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to a battery, do not expose it in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Turn on the computer. Resolving a...weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● ... accessory from external power for extended periods of time. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● ...
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...and game discs, may be accessible to the HP Web site at the same time. Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on the same network. For additional information about RAID, refer to ...more hard disks at http://www.hp.com/support. NOTE: You must have an integrated optical drive, you want to another computer in the Share name text box. 6. To share an optical drive: 1. To view the shared optical drive: Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
...and game discs, may be accessible to the HP Web site at the same time. Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. Using RAID (select models only) Redundant Arrays of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on the same network. For additional information about RAID, refer to ...more hard disks at http://www.hp.com/support. NOTE: You must have an integrated optical drive, you want to another computer in the Share name text box. 6. To share an optical drive: 1. To view the shared optical drive: Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
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...23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional ...password 46 media action keys 13 media activity controls 13 media hotkeys 13 modems connecting a modem cable 9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical ...
...23 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 16, 17 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 26 HP Mobile Broadband Module 6 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 37 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 11 hubs 31 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 48 optional ...password 46 media action keys 13 media activity controls 13 media hotkeys 13 modems connecting a modem cable 9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical ...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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... the Internet, you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Turn on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and the information and Web site links provided in all regions.) ◦ You have selected an unlisted ISP... set up for using it in a desktop folder named Online Services. To access this information and store it , select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. The following situations: ◦ You already have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list...
... the Internet, you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Turn on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and the information and Web site links provided in all regions.) ◦ You have selected an unlisted ISP... set up for using it in a desktop folder named Online Services. To access this information and store it , select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. The following situations: ◦ You already have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list...
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... the cable, and then access the Internet through your wireless network. When the computer successfully connects to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 18 Chapter 4 Networking Protecting your WLAN When you set up a new wireless network. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help in ...you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or...
... the cable, and then access the Internet through your wireless network. When the computer successfully connects to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 18 Chapter 4 Networking Protecting your WLAN When you set up a new wireless network. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help in ...you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or...