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...labels ...19 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices (select models only 21 Identifying wireless and network icons 22 Using the wireless controls 22 Using the wireless button 22 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 23 Using HP Connection Manager (...WLAN ...26 Roaming to another network 27 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 28 Inserting a SIM ...28 Removing a SIM ...29 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...31 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 31 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 32 Cannot create a WLAN connection...
...labels ...19 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices (select models only 21 Identifying wireless and network icons 22 Using the wireless controls 22 Using the wireless button 22 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only 23 Using HP Connection Manager (...WLAN ...26 Roaming to another network 27 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 28 Inserting a SIM ...28 Removing a SIM ...29 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...31 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 31 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 32 Cannot create a WLAN connection...
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... location setting 36 Viewing the current location selection 36 Adding new locations when traveling 37 Solving travel connection problems 38 Connecting to the wireless router 34 Using the modem (select models only 35 Connecting a modem cable 35 Connecting a country- Current network security codes are ...40 Using the pointing stick (select models only 40 Connecting an external mouse 40 Using the keyboard ...40 Using hotkeys ...40 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...43 Using keypads ...43 Using the embedded numeric keypad 43 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 44 Switching key ...
... location setting 36 Viewing the current location selection 36 Adding new locations when traveling 37 Solving travel connection problems 38 Connecting to the wireless router 34 Using the modem (select models only 35 Connecting a modem cable 35 Connecting a country- Current network security codes are ...40 Using the pointing stick (select models only 40 Connecting an external mouse 40 Using the keyboard ...40 Using hotkeys ...40 Using HP QuickLook 3 ...43 Using keypads ...43 Using the embedded numeric keypad 43 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 44 Switching key ...
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... full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that most closely matches your computer. Component (1) Wireless lights (2)* (2) Power lights (2)† (3) Battery light Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . ● Blinking: The...an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are off. ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged.
... full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that most closely matches your computer. Component (1) Wireless lights (2)* (2) Power lights (2)† (3) Battery light Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . ● Blinking: The...an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are off. ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged.
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...Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to increase the speaker volume. *The 2 wireless lights display the same information. NOTE: To use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off, HP QuickWeb must be enabled in Computer Setup. (7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (8) Num... is pressed, the light blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens. (6) QuickWeb light NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup. ● On: The computer is on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The...
...Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to increase the speaker volume. *The 2 wireless lights display the same information. NOTE: To use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off, HP QuickWeb must be enabled in Computer Setup. (7) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (8) Num... is pressed, the light blinks 5 times, and then HP QuickLook opens. (6) QuickWeb light NOTE: To use HP QuickLook when the computer is off, HP QuickLook must be enabled in Computer Setup. ● On: The computer is on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open. The...
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... (2)* (2) Power lights (2)† (3) Battery light Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. If the computer is the only available power source has reached...
... (2)* (2) Power lights (2)† (3) Battery light Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. If the computer is the only available power source has reached...
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... embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off , HP QuickWeb must be enabled in use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off . (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to the... illustration that most closely matches your computer. 6 Chapter 1 Features The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open or closed . The wireless light on . *The 2 wireless...
... embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● Turquoise: Speaker sound is on. ● Amber: Speaker sound is off , HP QuickWeb must be enabled in use HP QuickWeb when the computer is off . (10) Volume down light Blinking: The volume down button is being used to the... illustration that most closely matches your computer. 6 Chapter 1 Features The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open or closed . The wireless light on . *The 2 wireless...
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... button 8 Chapter 1 Features Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Allows a fingerprint logon to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button ... press the button to shut down button (7) Volume up button (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description Turns the wireless feature on or off the computer. Component (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down the computer. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the ...
... button 8 Chapter 1 Features Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Allows a fingerprint logon to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button ... press the button to shut down button (7) Volume up button (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description Turns the wireless feature on or off the computer. Component (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down the computer. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the ...
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...the button to open the default Web browser. Opens the Windows calculator function. Identifying hardware 9 Component (2) QuickLook button (3) QuickWeb button (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume up button (8) Calculator button (9) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description ... > Power Options. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on or off , press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software Setup....
...the button to open the default Web browser. Opens the Windows calculator function. Identifying hardware 9 Component (2) QuickLook button (3) QuickWeb button (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume up button (8) Calculator button (9) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description ... > Power Options. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on or off , press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software Setup....
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... ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Component (3) Wireless light (4) Power light (5) Battery light (6) Drive light (7) Speaker Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on... the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.
... ● On: The computer is on . ● Amber: All wireless devices are fully charged. Component (3) Wireless light (4) Power light (5) Battery light (6) Drive light (7) Speaker Description ● Blue: An integrated wireless device (select models only), such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on... the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking turquoise: The hard drive or optical drive (select models only) is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.
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Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only) and a WLAN module (select models only). 16 Chapter 1 Features It is ...Accessory battery connector (5) Docking connector (6) Vents (6) (7) Hard drive bay (8) Memory module compartment (9) Bluetooth compartment (10) Upgrade bay (11) Wireless compartment Description Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models only). Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Holds the...
Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only) and a WLAN module (select models only). 16 Chapter 1 Features It is ...Accessory battery connector (5) Docking connector (6) Vents (6) (7) Hard drive bay (8) Memory module compartment (9) Bluetooth compartment (10) Upgrade bay (11) Wireless compartment Description Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models only). Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Holds the...
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NOTE: If there is not visible from the illustration in use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer has internal microphones. Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: The display switch is a microphone icon next to... if the display is closed while the power is in this section. Component Description NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use . If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to each microphone opening,...
NOTE: If there is not visible from the illustration in use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer has internal microphones. Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: The display switch is a microphone icon next to... if the display is closed while the power is in this section. Component Description NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use . If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to each microphone opening,...
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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. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. Wireless antennas (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from obstructions. Send and receive...
... These notices are not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to the section of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your country or region. Wireless antennas (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from obstructions. Send and receive...
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...of the computer or inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed to the...information when traveling internationally. This label is located inside the battery bay. 20 Chapter 1 Features You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), or an optional Bluetooth® device. You may need this information available when...
...of the computer or inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed to the...information when traveling internationally. This label is located inside the battery bay. 20 Chapter 1 Features You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only), or an optional Bluetooth® device. You may need this information available when...
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...11b devices, so they can operate on wireless technology, refer to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. In a WLAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that ...on the same network. ● 802.11a supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and may be relatively close together- Using wireless devices (select models only) 21 Your computer may operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it backward compatible with WLAN devices support...
...11b devices, so they can operate on wireless technology, refer to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. In a WLAN, each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that ...on the same network. ● 802.11a supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and may be relatively close together- Using wireless devices (select models only) 21 Your computer may operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it backward compatible with WLAN devices support...
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... more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless lights are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one...
... more of your network drivers are installed and one or more of your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless lights are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one...
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... hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of individual devices. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Apply. 6. or - If a wireless device is not displayed in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is on or turn on . Click the Help button. For more information, refer to...
... hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of individual devices. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Apply. 6. or - If a wireless device is not displayed in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is on or turn on . Click the Help button. For more information, refer to...
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...Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to Help and Support. For more information, refer 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. Select Start > Help and Support. 24 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the...
...Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to Help and Support. For more information, refer 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. Select Start > Help and Support. 24 Chapter 2 Wireless, modem, and local area network Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the...
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...limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. If you are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more powerful forms of attack-it is essential to understand ...the information provided by your router manufacturer or your network activities to noncritical e-mail and basic Internet surfing. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are vulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. Using a WLAN device (select models only) With a...
...limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. If you are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more powerful forms of attack-it is essential to understand ...the information provided by your router manufacturer or your network activities to noncritical e-mail and basic Internet surfing. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are vulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. Using a WLAN device (select models only) With a...
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...networks use the WLAN. ◦ WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security features such as WEP does, WPA uses temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) to , click Open Network and Sharing ...If it . Click the network icon in many varieties, both software and hardware. However, you can allow the network to use a combination of a wireless router or access point. You can pick up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to your network from the list. ...
...networks use the WLAN. ◦ WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security features such as WEP does, WPA uses temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) to , click Open Network and Sharing ...If it . Click the network icon in many varieties, both software and hardware. However, you can allow the network to use a combination of a wireless router or access point. You can pick up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to your network from the list. ...
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...your network administrator or IT department. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on connecting your computer to that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. More information about using a WLAN is automatically ... your ISP and the manufacturer's instructions included with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements. Check with your wireless router and other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. After the connection is made, place the ...
...your network administrator or IT department. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on connecting your computer to that list public WLANs include Cisco Internet Mobile Office Wireless Locations, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. More information about using a WLAN is automatically ... your ISP and the manufacturer's instructions included with each public WLAN location for cost and connection requirements. Check with your wireless router and other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. After the connection is made, place the ...