HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7
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... ...25 Protecting your WLAN ...25 Connecting to a 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 32 Cannot connect to a preferred network 32 Network icon...
... ...25 Protecting your WLAN ...25 Connecting to a 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 32 Cannot connect to a preferred network 32 Network icon...
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...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 unavailable 33 WLAN connection is very weak 34 Cannot connect to a local area network (LAN... preferences 40 Using the TouchPad ...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 ...
...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 unavailable 33 WLAN connection is very weak 34 Cannot connect to a local area network (LAN... preferences 40 Using the TouchPad ...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 ...
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...8 Chapter 1 Features Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Increases computer volume. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press...5 seconds to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. Component (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly ...
...8 Chapter 1 Features Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Increases computer volume. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press...5 seconds to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. Component (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down the computer. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly ...
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Decreases computer volume. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Identifying hardware 9 Mutes and restores speaker sound. Opens the Windows calculator function. NOTE: If Software Setup ...is not available, the default Web browser opens. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● ...
Decreases computer volume. Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Identifying hardware 9 Mutes and restores speaker sound. Opens the Windows calculator function. NOTE: If Software Setup ...is not available, the default Web browser opens. ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● ...
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... disabled in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of your network drivers...
... disabled in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless connections are available or all of your network drivers...
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... Center. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to Help and Support. 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 wireless connection.
... Center. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to Help and Support. 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 wireless connection.
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... improve the security of your network device and attempts to reconnect to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click ... > Network and Sharing Center. 2. For more information. 1. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is listed, either your permission or password for a WLAN device...
... improve the security of your network device and attempts to reconnect to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for all of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click ... > Network and Sharing Center. 2. For more information. 1. NOTE: Wireless networking devices are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is listed, either your permission or password for a WLAN device...
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... security key field. 5. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. You must have previously connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the left panel. ... at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, ...
... security key field. 5. Click the option for instructions on setting up the same codes on -screen instructions. You must have previously connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the left panel. ... at a public Internet chat room, contact the network administrator to obtain the codes, and then enter the codes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, ...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows Vista
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...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 the Sleep state... on the computer. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Decreases computer volume. Mutes and restores speaker sound. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, 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 the Sleep state... on the computer. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Decreases computer volume. Mutes and restores speaker sound. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press...
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...to open Software Setup. Opens the Windows calculator function. Turns the wireless feature on , press the button to open the default Web browser. Allows a fingerprint logon to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on or off , ...press the button to Windows, instead of a password logon. Identifying hardware 9 Mutes and restores speaker sound. Decreases computer volume. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. ● When the computer is off but does not establish a wireless connection...
...to open Software Setup. Opens the Windows calculator function. Turns the wireless feature on , press the button to open the default Web browser. Allows a fingerprint logon to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on or off , ...press the button to Windows, instead of a password logon. Identifying hardware 9 Mutes and restores speaker sound. Decreases computer volume. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. ● When the computer is off but does not establish a wireless connection...
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... that all wireless devices are off. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network icons Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to create a connection with an HP Mobile...
... that all wireless devices are off. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network icons Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless devices are off. HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can use the wireless button to create a connection with an HP Mobile...
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... the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Properties. 4. Open Wireless Assistant by Computer Setup before it can use HP Connection Manager to connect to the Connection Manager software Help. NOTE: Enabling or turning on or off using Wireless Assistant. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) You can be...
... the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click Properties. 4. Open Wireless Assistant by Computer Setup before it can use HP Connection Manager to connect to the Connection Manager software Help. NOTE: Enabling or turning on or off using Wireless Assistant. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) You can be...
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... integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Troubleshooting wireless network problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been...
... integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. Troubleshooting wireless network problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... ...24 Protecting your WLAN ...24 Connecting to a WLAN ...26 Roaming to another network 26 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 27 Inserting a SIM ...27 Removing a SIM ...28 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...30 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 30 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 31 Cannot create a WLAN connection 31 Cannot connect to a preferred network 32 Current network...
... ...24 Protecting your WLAN ...24 Connecting to a WLAN ...26 Roaming to another network 26 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 27 Inserting a SIM ...27 Removing a SIM ...28 Using a Bluetooth wireless device ...30 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 30 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 31 Cannot create a WLAN connection 31 Cannot connect to a preferred network 32 Current network...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP
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... 1 Features Description ● When the computer is off but does not establish a wireless connection. Decreases computer volume. Increases computer volume. Component (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume up button (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description Turns the wireless feature on , press the button to shut down the computer. ● When the...
... 1 Features Description ● When the computer is off but does not establish a wireless connection. Decreases computer volume. Increases computer volume. Component (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume up button (8) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Description Turns the wireless feature on , press the button to shut down the computer. ● When the...
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...the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open the default Web browser. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Opens the Windows ...calculator function. Component (2) QuickLook button (3) QuickWeb button (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume ...
...the button to open HP QuickWeb. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open the default Web browser. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. Opens the Windows ...calculator function. Component (2) QuickLook button (3) QuickWeb button (4) Wireless button (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume down button (7) Volume ...
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... drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to turn on . HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you reenable your computer are enabled at least one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by Computer Setup, the...
... drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to turn on . HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you reenable your computer are enabled at least one or more network devices are connected to create a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only). NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by Computer Setup, the...
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..., manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) You can be reenabled by double-clicking the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - Select Start > Help and Support. For more information, refer to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. or - ● Open Wireless Assistant...
..., manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) You can be reenabled by double-clicking the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. - Select Start > Help and Support. For more information, refer to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. or - ● Open Wireless Assistant...
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...integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer does not have a problem connecting to use. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is listed, either your computer: 1. Use the procedures in Help .... ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 31 Right-click in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the...
...integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer does not have a problem connecting to use. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is listed, either your computer: 1. Use the procedures in Help .... ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 31 Right-click in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the...
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... access point. ● Temporarily disconnect other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. Select a network, and then click Remove. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Click the Association tab, and then enter the correct wireless encryption data into the Network key field. 6. Click OK to reestablish all...
... access point. ● Temporarily disconnect other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. Select a network, and then click Remove. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 33 Click the Association tab, and then enter the correct wireless encryption data into the Network key field. 6. Click OK to reestablish all...