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... a WLAN ...29 Setting up a WLAN 30 Protecting your WLAN 30 Connecting to a WLAN 31 Roaming to another network 32 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 33 Inserting a SIM ...33 Removing a SIM ...34 Using the HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (select models only 36 5 Multimedia Multimedia features ...37 Identifying your multimedia components 37...
... a WLAN ...29 Setting up a WLAN 30 Protecting your WLAN 30 Connecting to a WLAN 31 Roaming to another network 32 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 33 Inserting a SIM ...33 Removing a SIM ...34 Using the HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (select models only 36 5 Multimedia Multimedia features ...37 Identifying your multimedia components 37...
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... source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn ...computer. ● When the computer is on or off when all batteries in Hibernation, briefly slide the switch to exit Hibernation. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to exit Standby. ● When the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level....
... source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn ...computer. ● When the computer is on or off when all batteries in Hibernation, briefly slide the switch to exit Hibernation. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to exit Standby. ● When the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level....
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Connects a network cable. Component (1) Security cable slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ... it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Right-side components Component (1) USB ports (2) (2) Digital Media Slot (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Left-side components Description Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a monitor or projector, to the computer. Identifying...
Connects a network cable. Component (1) Security cable slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ... it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Right-side components Component (1) USB ports (2) (2) Digital Media Slot (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack Left-side components Description Connect optional USB devices. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a monitor or projector, to the computer. Identifying...
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.... Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWANs). (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from obstructions. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas...
.... Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWANs). (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from obstructions. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas...
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You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer, ... is affixed to the bottom of the computer. 12 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Have this information when traveling internationally. ◦ The serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).
You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. An optional device may need the Product Key to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer, ... is affixed to the bottom of the computer. 12 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Have this information when traveling internationally. ◦ The serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).
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... while in Windows Control Panel. If the computer is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory. NOTE: If you stopped working.
... while in Windows Control Panel. If the computer is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory. NOTE: If you stopped working.
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... returning it separately. If a computer will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that are not using...
... returning it separately. If a computer will charge faster if the computer is fully charged and the battery light has turned off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them . ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that are not using...
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To learn about setting up a wireless network or adding your computer to an existing network, refer to the "Connecting to a broadband network using the RJ-45 (network) jack. ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. 4 Internet Your computer supports the following types of Internet access: ● Wired-You can access the Internet by connecting to a wireless network" section. 25
To learn about setting up a wireless network or adding your computer to an existing network, refer to the "Connecting to a broadband network using the RJ-45 (network) jack. ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. 4 Internet Your computer supports the following types of Internet access: ● Wired-You can access the Internet by connecting to a wireless network" section. 25
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... Chapter 4 Internet Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. To connect the network cable: WARNING! To reduce the risk of the cable (2) toward the computer. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and ...radio reception, orient the circuitry end of electric shock, fire, or damage to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). Connecting to a wired network Connecting to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45...
... Chapter 4 Internet Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. To connect the network cable: WARNING! To reduce the risk of the cable (2) toward the computer. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from TV and ...radio reception, orient the circuitry end of electric shock, fire, or damage to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). Connecting to a wired network Connecting to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45...
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...connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is backward compatible with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device... that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. An 802.11g WLAN device is available. Indicates...
...connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is backward compatible with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device... that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to the network. An 802.11g WLAN device is available. Indicates...
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... wireless light is minimized when first opened. NOTE: Connection Manager is on (blue) when you turn on the wireless wide area network (WWAN) feature and use HP Mobile Broadband. Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the... network. Using the wireless controls You can use the wireless switch to turn on or turn on the computer. After the connection is established...
... wireless light is minimized when first opened. NOTE: Connection Manager is on (blue) when you turn on the wireless wide area network (WWAN) feature and use HP Mobile Broadband. Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to the... network. Using the wireless controls You can use the wireless switch to turn on or turn on the computer. After the connection is established...
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...additional pieces of hardware or software. NOTE: To display the wireless icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (< or Network and Internet Connections > HP Wireless Assistant. 2. Click Turn off or Turn on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to Wireless Assistant... the taskbar. 2. Click the Help button. Connecting to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. For more information, refer to a wireless network 29 Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can...
...additional pieces of hardware or software. NOTE: To display the wireless icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (< or Network and Internet Connections > HP Wireless Assistant. 2. Click Turn off or Turn on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to Wireless Assistant... the taskbar. 2. Click the Help button. Connecting to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. For more information, refer to a wireless network 29 Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can...
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...service purchased from unauthorized access. If you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Protecting your WLAN It is connected to the Internet. The common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)Personal and Wired Equivalent...only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. WLANs in a hotspot, limit your network activities to noncritical e-mail and basic Internet surfing. To use the WLAN device in your computer, you are concerned about the...
...service purchased from unauthorized access. If you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Protecting your WLAN It is connected to the Internet. The common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)Personal and Wired Equivalent...only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. WLANs in a hotspot, limit your network activities to noncritical e-mail and basic Internet surfing. To use the WLAN device in your computer, you are concerned about the...
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...follow these steps: 1. Click Connect Anyway to encrypt and decrypt data that the WLAN device is blue. Connecting to complete the connection. Some networks use the WLAN. ◦ WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings to accept the warning and complete the connection...device nearby that are less likely to know or remember the SSID to connect new devices to dynamically generate a new key for your network is a security code. (uninvited) or capture information being broadcast by the wireless transmitter. Find the solution that anyone can take precautions...
...follow these steps: 1. Click Connect Anyway to encrypt and decrypt data that the WLAN device is blue. Connecting to complete the connection. Some networks use the WLAN. ◦ WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), like WEP, uses security settings to accept the warning and complete the connection...device nearby that are less likely to know or remember the SSID to connect new devices to dynamically generate a new key for your network is a security code. (uninvited) or capture information being broadcast by the wireless transmitter. Find the solution that anyone can take precautions...
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..., and interference from your ISP and the user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to verify the name, speed, strength, and status of another network When you move your wireless router and other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. A list...range of the connection. If the attempt is successful, your ISP or search the Web. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to the new network. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search...
..., and interference from your ISP and the user guides included with each public WLAN location for and connect to a network or to verify the name, speed, strength, and status of another network When you move your wireless router and other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. A list...range of the connection. If the attempt is successful, your ISP or search the Web. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to the new network. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search...
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the slanted corner as network information. You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to information wherever mobile network operator service is not preinstalled, it may provide it separately from the AC outlet. ...battery may not snap into place properly and could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to networks based on a label inside the battery bay of Wi-Fi hotspots. If you . 6. Close...
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface, with the slanted corner as network information. You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to information wherever mobile network operator service is not preinstalled, it may provide it separately from the AC outlet. ...battery may not snap into place properly and could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to networks based on a label inside the battery bay of Wi-Fi hotspots. If you . 6. Close...
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Using firewall software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to the computer, your firewall manufacturer for more information. Refer to the firewall user ... to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on the computer to perform, and then reenable the firewall. Use the firewall software preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 50 Chapter 6 Security Firewall features include logging and reporting of...
Using firewall software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to the computer, your firewall manufacturer for more information. Refer to the firewall user ... to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on the computer to perform, and then reenable the firewall. Use the firewall software preinstalled on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. 50 Chapter 6 Security Firewall features include logging and reporting of...
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... is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any ...software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 12 Updating software Updated versions of this guide: 1. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files ...
... is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any ...software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 12 Updating software Updated versions of this guide: 1. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files ...
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... downloaded file from your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. NOTE: If...
... downloaded file from your hard drive. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will be downloaded. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to install the update. NOTE: If...
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... about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Setup Utility menus The menu tables in 5 or 10 second intervals. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Device Priority―Set the boot device priority for: ◦ Internal hard drive (select models only) ◦ USB...
... about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Setup Utility menus The menu tables in 5 or 10 second intervals. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Device Priority―Set the boot device priority for: ◦ Internal hard drive (select models only) ◦ USB...