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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 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...
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 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...
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... 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 information on wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) NOTE: You must set up...
... 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 information on wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Windows® Control Panel. 2 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) NOTE: You must set up...
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... - For more information, select Start > Help and Support. 4 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Turning wireless devices on or off You can use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. To turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages...
... - For more information, select Start > Help and Support. 4 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Turning wireless devices on or off You can use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. To turn off wireless devices using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages...
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... region-specific modem cable adapter. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Click the Location tab to a wired network 11 Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain...
... region-specific modem cable adapter. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. Click the Location tab to a wired network 11 Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain...
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... inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on and your work returns to the screen as it was before ... changed in Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set a password to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery...
... inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on and your work returns to the screen as it was before ... changed in Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set a password to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery...
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Sharing optical drives Although your network. see the HP website at the same time. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Advanced Sharing. 4. Type a name for additional information on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing. To view the shared optical drive, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center...
Sharing optical drives Although your network. see the HP website at the same time. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Advanced Sharing. 4. Type a name for additional information on one contiguous drive, either through DVD or CD drive sharing. To view the shared optical drive, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center...
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... features that all available updates are released, from the Microsoft website and through Windows Control Panel. NOTE: The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from.... ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to the computer, networks, and critical data. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as a ...factory. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) 59 Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security...
... features that all available updates are released, from the Microsoft website and through Windows Control Panel. NOTE: The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from.... ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to the computer, networks, and critical data. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as a ...factory. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) 59 Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security...
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... bottom of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed may not be included in Computer Setup before they can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices. 10 MultiBoot About the boot device order As the computer starts, the system attempts to select a boot... set the computer to select the boot device by changing the boot order in which is for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, controls the order in Computer Setup.
... bottom of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed may not be included in Computer Setup before they can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices. 10 MultiBoot About the boot device order As the computer starts, the system attempts to select a boot... set the computer to select the boot device by changing the boot order in which is for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, controls the order in Computer Setup.
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... finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level... connecting a modem cable adapter 11 selecting a location setting 11 MultiBoot Express 72, 75 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 Network Service Boot 73 NIC boot device 72, 73 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P ...
... finding more information 1 fingerprint reader 57 firewall software 6, 58 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level... connecting a modem cable adapter 11 selecting a location setting 11 MultiBoot Express 72, 75 N network cable, connecting 13 network icon 2 Network Service Boot 73 NIC boot device 72, 73 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...features that are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. 1 The software modules available for your model. Application HP ProtectTools Administrative Console (for administrators) HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for all users. ● Allows users to configure options... rights to access. ● Provides access to modules that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. For more information, go to provide users limited control of some HP ProtectTools modules.
...features that are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. 1 The software modules available for your model. Application HP ProtectTools Administrative Console (for administrators) HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for all users. ● Allows users to configure options... rights to access. ● Provides access to modules that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. For more information, go to provide users limited control of some HP ProtectTools modules.
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...and locate computers, as well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to security Example 1: A manager of USB devices, network connections, and so on all the computers at his clients up with Privacy Manager. The Manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ... The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to enable access for some employees while blocking external access for HP ProtectTools can also restrict access to CD/DVD drives, control of a medical supply company often works with personal medical records along with Computrace so they can only be...
...and locate computers, as well as monitor computer usage and applications. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to security Example 1: A manager of USB devices, network connections, and so on all the computers at his clients up with Privacy Manager. The Manager uses Device Access Manager to disable the USB ... The IT manager uses Device Access Manager to enable access for some employees while blocking external access for HP ProtectTools can also restrict access to CD/DVD drives, control of a medical supply company often works with personal medical records along with Computrace so they can only be...
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...security officer and IT administrator have enabled smart cards for the company or network and determines the security features to the Security Manager Backup and Recovery file. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the HP ProtectTools Security Manager features are set and used passwords, the software module... password Smart card PIN Set in cooperation with HP. Authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if the smart card is to follow "best practices" in HP ProtectTools can be divided into the following module Function Windows® Control Panel or Can be held by the security ...
...security officer and IT administrator have enabled smart cards for the company or network and determines the security features to the Security Manager Backup and Recovery file. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the HP ProtectTools Security Manager features are set and used passwords, the software module... password Smart card PIN Set in cooperation with HP. Authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if the smart card is to follow "best practices" in HP ProtectTools can be divided into the following module Function Windows® Control Panel or Can be held by the security ...
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...certificate owner to a pair of electronic keys that are part of a network and share a common directory database. encryption A procedure, such as drives. device access control policy The list of devices for HP ProtectTools. decryption A procedure used to sign digital information. digital certificate ...in Security Manager for which a user is never stored by those without having to another. Domains are the basis of network security. Under most circumstances, entering the correct information at the Windows logon screen. There are many types of data encryption...
...certificate owner to a pair of electronic keys that are part of a network and share a common directory database. encryption A procedure, such as drives. device access control policy The list of devices for HP ProtectTools. decryption A procedure used to sign digital information. digital certificate ...in Security Manager for which a user is never stored by those without having to another. Domains are the basis of network security. Under most circumstances, entering the correct information at the Windows logon screen. There are many types of data encryption...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 23 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 of the following features will help you a... icon, and then follow the on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to enable the firewall. To access this information and store it , select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Record this utility, select Start > All Programs > Communication...
...Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 23 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 of the following features will help you a... icon, and then follow the on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to enable the firewall. To access this information and store it , select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Record this utility, select Start > All Programs > Communication...
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... the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For information on...router by your router manufacturer or your network: ● Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Configuring a wireless router For help you set up a new wireless network. The Windows operating system also provides tools...
... the information provided by using the network cable provided with the router. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For information on...router by your router manufacturer or your network: ● Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Configuring a wireless router For help you set up a new wireless network. The Windows operating system also provides tools...
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...bay, identifying 19 hard drive recovery 51 HDMI port, identifying 15, 16 hot keys adjusting volume 27 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 27 battery charge 27 decrease screen brightness 26 description 26 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 26 Sleep 26 switching screen ...internal microphones, identifying 17, 18 Internet connection setup 24 ISP, using 23 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 12 audio-out (headphone) 12 network 16 RJ-45 (network) 15, 16 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 26 keypad embedded numeric 10 integrated numeric 11 keypad, external num lock 28 using 28 keypads, ...
...bay, identifying 19 hard drive recovery 51 HDMI port, identifying 15, 16 hot keys adjusting volume 27 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 27 battery charge 27 decrease screen brightness 26 description 26 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 26 Sleep 26 switching screen ...internal microphones, identifying 17, 18 Internet connection setup 24 ISP, using 23 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 12 audio-out (headphone) 12 network 16 RJ-45 (network) 15, 16 K keyboard hot keys, identifying 26 keypad embedded numeric 10 integrated numeric 11 keypad, external num lock 28 using 28 keypads, ...
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...HP Mobile Broadband Module 54 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 54 regulatory 54 serial number 54 SIM 54 wireless certification 54 WLAN 54 lights AC adapter 13, 16 caps lock 5, 6 drive 12 optical drive 13, 14 power 5, 6 TouchPad 5, 6 Web browser 5, 6 webcam 17, 18 wireless 5, 6 M Media Card Reader 12 media controls..., keys 27 memory module inserting 43 removing 42 replacing 42 memory module compartment 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 54 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute key, identifying 27 N network jack, identifying 16 num lk key...
...HP Mobile Broadband Module 54 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 54 regulatory 54 serial number 54 SIM 54 wireless certification 54 WLAN 54 lights AC adapter 13, 16 caps lock 5, 6 drive 12 optical drive 13, 14 power 5, 6 TouchPad 5, 6 Web browser 5, 6 webcam 17, 18 wireless 5, 6 M Media Card Reader 12 media controls..., keys 27 memory module inserting 43 removing 42 replacing 42 memory module compartment 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 54 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute key, identifying 27 N network jack, identifying 16 num lk key...
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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...parts of the computer 20 3 Networking ...22 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 23 Identifying wireless and network status icons 23 Creating a wireless connection ...23 Turning wireless devices on and off 23 Using the wireless button 23 Using the operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN ...24 ...Connecting to an existing WLAN 24 Setting up a new WLAN ...25 Protecting your WLAN ...25 Roaming to another network 26 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 27 Connecting to...
...parts of the computer 20 3 Networking ...22 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 23 Identifying wireless and network status icons 23 Creating a wireless connection ...23 Turning wireless devices on and off 23 Using the wireless button 23 Using the operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN ...24 ...Connecting to an existing WLAN 24 Setting up a new WLAN ...25 Protecting your WLAN ...25 Roaming to another network 26 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 27 Connecting to...
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...location of the following options: ● Enable Networking (all network devices) ● Enable Wireless Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 23 Using the operating system controls To enable or disable a wireless or wired network device: 1. Record this information and store it ... on simultaneously. Right-click the Network Connection icon in a safe place. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be controlled individually through Control Center or Computer Setup. If both the wireless network controller and the Bluetooth controller off or on your wireless computer...
...location of the following options: ● Enable Networking (all network devices) ● Enable Wireless Using an Internet service provider (ISP) 23 Using the operating system controls To enable or disable a wireless or wired network device: 1. Record this information and store it ... on simultaneously. Right-click the Network Connection icon in a safe place. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be controlled individually through Control Center or Computer Setup. If both the wireless network controller and the Bluetooth controller off or on your wireless computer...
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...located on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and time-outs can be changed using Power Management in Control Center. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the taskbar, and then ...click Suspend. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Suspend state or in any of the taskbar, and then click Hibernate....
...located on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and time-outs can be changed using Power Management in Control Center. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of the taskbar, and then ...click Suspend. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Suspend state or in any of the taskbar, and then click Hibernate....