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...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... ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 9 Connecting to...
...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... ...6 Protecting your WLAN ...6 Roaming to another network 7 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 7 Inserting a SIM ...8 Removing a SIM ...8 Using GPS (select models only) ...9 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ...9 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 9 Connecting to...
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... computer 15 Webcam (select models only) ...15 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...21 Using power-saving states 21...Viewing the current power plan 22 Selecting a different power plan 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the ...
... computer 15 Webcam (select models only) ...15 Video ...16 VGA ...16 DisplayPort ...17 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 4 Power management ...20 Shutting down the computer ...20 Setting power options ...21 Using power-saving states 21...Viewing the current power plan 22 Selecting a different power plan 22 Customizing power plans 22 Setting password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the ...
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... supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless-See Creating a wireless connection on page 2. ● Wired-See Connecting to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ●...
... supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless-See Creating a wireless connection on page 2. ● Wired-See Connecting to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ●...
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Icon Name Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Description Indicates that no wireless connections are available. Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network devices are not connected to a network. Indicates that network devices are connected to a network. Creating a wireless connection 3
Icon Name Network (connected) Network (disconnected) Description Indicates that no wireless connections are available. Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network devices are not connected to a network. Indicates that network devices are connected to a network. Creating a wireless connection 3
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... the power button next to manage the following devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband ● Bluetooth® HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status... Networking (select models only) Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface for connecting to the Internet using HP Connection Manager: ▲ Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification ...
... the power button next to manage the following devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi ● Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband ● Bluetooth® HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status... Networking (select models only) Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface for connecting to the Internet using HP Connection Manager: ▲ Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification ...
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... connects the computer to complete the connection. Be sure that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network, or you may be out of range of the taskbar. 3. Type the ... of other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If no WLANs are prompted to verify the name and status of options is made, you want to connect to...
... connects the computer to complete the connection. Be sure that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network, or you may be out of range of the taskbar. 3. Type the ... of other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If no WLANs are prompted to verify the name and status of options is made, you want to connect to...
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... precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both data and requests for data that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either...your WLAN, see if you are sent to your ISP to e-mail that your network from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide ...
... precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both data and requests for data that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up a new WLAN Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either...your WLAN, see if you are sent to your ISP to e-mail that your network from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide ...
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...HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer. To accomplish this: ◦ WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). ◦ WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which is a new AES protocol. ● Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with your computer to use wireless... the three encryption protocols. For information on inserting and removing the SIM, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (select regions/countries only). For additional information on page 8. Without the...
...HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer. To accomplish this: ◦ WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). ◦ WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which is a new AES protocol. ● Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with your computer to use wireless... the three encryption protocols. For information on inserting and removing the SIM, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (select regions/countries only). For additional information on page 8. Without the...
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...circuitry (1), which other computers may not be able to connect to an analog telephone line using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. For information on one of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (...Sharing (ICS) is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices...
...circuitry (1), which other computers may not be able to connect to an analog telephone line using Bluetooth devices, see the HP GPS and Location software Help. For information on one of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (...Sharing (ICS) is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices...
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... output protect will play.) Blu-ray discs, which have output protection, will not play on Intel Wireless Display. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is enabled on your computer before using the...
... output protect will play.) Blu-ray discs, which have output protection, will not play on Intel Wireless Display. Intel Wireless Display (select models only) Intel® Wireless Display allows you to share your computer content wirelessly on your TV. To experience wireless display, a wireless TV adapter (purchased separately) is enabled on your computer before using the...
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... the power meter, see Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external... computer. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22.
... the power meter, see Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external... computer. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22.
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...75 computer, traveling 26, 76 configuring audio for HDMI 18 ExpressCards 32 connecting to existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting...43 dual graphics 29 E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC ...
...75 computer, traveling 26, 76 configuring audio for HDMI 18 ExpressCards 32 connecting to existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting...43 dual graphics 29 E electrostatic discharge 79 eSATA cable, connecting 38 eSATA devices connecting 38 defined 37 removing 38 existing wireless network, connecting to 5 expansion port 40 ExpressCard configuring 32 defined 32 inserting 33 removing 34 removing insert 33 external AC ...
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...-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined... 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery 24 conserving 26 options 21 power button 20 power meter 22 power plans customizing 22 ...
...-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java Card defined... 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery 24 conserving 26 options 21 power button 20 power meter 22 power plans customizing 22 ...
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... 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices ... VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on or off 4 wireless encryption 6 wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 5 equipment needed 6 security 6 writable media 21 WWAN device...
... 58 HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices ... VGA port, connecting 16 video 16 volume adjusting 15 buttons 15 keys 15 W webcam 15 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices, turning on or off 4 wireless encryption 6 wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 5 equipment needed 6 security 6 writable media 21 WWAN device...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting to a wireless network ...21 Connecting to an existing WLAN 21 Setting up a new WLAN network 22 Configuring a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot...
... Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting to a wireless network ...21 Connecting to an existing WLAN 21 Setting up a new WLAN network 22 Configuring a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot...
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... information, see Networking on the manufacturer's website. 1 Select Start > All Programs. For details about your computer features. 1 Welcome After you set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see the...
... information, see Networking on the manufacturer's website. 1 Select Start > All Programs. For details about your computer features. 1 Welcome After you set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see the...
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...; How to create a wired and/or wireless network Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. HP website For U.S. Finding information The computer comes...
...; How to create a wired and/or wireless network Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. HP website For U.S. Finding information The computer comes...
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...this section. On: Num lock is on . 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Wireless light (5) Web browser light (6) Mute light (7) Num lock light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ...● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The ...
...this section. On: Num lock is on . 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Wireless light (5) Web browser light (6) Mute light (7) Num lock light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ...● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Off: The ...
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...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ● For more information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button Power button (3) Wireless button (4) Web browser button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off. ● When the computer is in ...the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is off but does not establish a wireless connection. Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in Hibernation, ...
...Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. ● For more information, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button Power button (3) Wireless button (4) Web browser button Description Turns the TouchPad on and off. ● When the computer is in ...the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is off but does not establish a wireless connection. Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in Hibernation, ...
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...the bottom of the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front of the speakers is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Front NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from 90 to external power and .... ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) Display release latch Wireless light Power light AC adapter/battery light (5) Hard drive light (6) Speakers (2) 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Opens the computer. ● ...
...the bottom of the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front of the speakers is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Front NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from 90 to external power and .... ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Component (1) (2) (3) (4) Display release latch Wireless light Power light AC adapter/battery light (5) Hard drive light (6) Speakers (2) 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Opens the computer. ● ...