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... editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Bluetooth is a U.S. Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Intel is subject to most models. © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Second Edition: August 2011 First...
... editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Bluetooth is a U.S. Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Intel is subject to most models. © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Second Edition: August 2011 First...
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The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Safety warning notice WARNING! Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. iii To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC ...
The computer and the AC adapter comply with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Safety warning notice WARNING! Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to come into contact with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. iii To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC ...
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...(select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN (select models only) ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN ...4 Setting up a new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN ...5 Roaming to another network 6 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 6 Inserting a SIM ...6 Removing a SIM ...7 Using GPS (select models only) ...7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices...
...(select models only) ...2 Creating a wireless connection ...2 Identifying wireless and network status icons 2 Turning wireless devices on or off 3 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 3 Using operating system controls 4 Using a WLAN (select models only) ...4 Connecting to an existing WLAN ...4 Setting up a new WLAN ...4 Protecting your WLAN ...5 Roaming to another network 6 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only 6 Inserting a SIM ...6 Removing a SIM ...7 Using GPS (select models only) ...7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices...
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... power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing...
... power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a... ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a... ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
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Inserting an optical disc ...39 Tray load ...39 Slot load ...40 Removing an optical disc 40 Tray load ...40 When the disc tray opens normally 41 When the disc tray fails to open normally 41 Slot load ...42 Sharing optical drives ...43 Using RAID (select models only) ...43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 ...
Inserting an optical disc ...39 Tray load ...39 Slot load ...40 Removing an optical disc 40 Tray load ...40 When the disc tray opens normally 41 When the disc tray fails to open normally 41 Slot load ...42 Sharing optical drives ...43 Using RAID (select models only) ...43 7 Security ...44 Protecting the computer ...44 Using passwords ...44 Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 ...
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Displaying system information 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
Displaying system information 53 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS 53 Exiting Setup Utility (BIOS 54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using System Diagnostics ...56 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...57 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...59 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...60 Index ...61 ix
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... computer users. NOTE: Refer to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information ...more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and Microsoft technical support. The poster is also available on . To access HP Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, ...
... computer users. NOTE: Refer to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information ...more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and Microsoft technical support. The poster is also available on . To access HP Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, ...
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Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name HP Connection Manager Description Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WLAN, WWAN (select models only), and Bluetooth connections. Indicates ... Internet. 2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. 2 Chapter ...
Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name HP Connection Manager Description Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you can connect to create and manage WLAN, WWAN (select models only), and Bluetooth connections. Indicates ... Internet. 2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN)) ● Bluetooth® device For more wireless network devices are connected to a wireless network. 2 Chapter ...
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... wireless switch, or a wireless key on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. or - Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your computer. Status information and notifications are available. For more information, refer to... 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 the keyboard. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use...
... wireless switch, or a wireless key on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. or - Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your computer. Status information and notifications are available. For more information, refer to... 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 the keyboard. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use...
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For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Click the wireless network icon in the notification area, at the far right of other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. A list of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to an existing WLAN: 1. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) 4 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Connecting to an existing ...
For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Click the wireless network icon in the notification area, at the far right of other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. A list of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to an existing WLAN: 1. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) 4 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Connecting to an existing ...
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...-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE: HP recommends that you set up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. The use security standards to encrypt...
...-Your computer supports three encryption protocols: ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) NOTE: HP recommends that you set up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. The use security standards to encrypt...
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...You may be able to the new network. Some mobile network service providers require the use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with a WEP key before it can by the mobile network service provider. Shut down the computer through the operating... system. 2. Then shut down the computer. For information on page 7. For information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network service provider, refer to access the Internet from more places and ...
...You may be able to the new network. Some mobile network service providers require the use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with a WEP key before it can by the mobile network service provider. Shut down the computer through the operating... system. 2. Then shut down the computer. For information on page 7. For information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network service provider, refer to access the Internet from more places and ...
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Remove the battery. 6. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it is firmly seated. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. ... SIM connector. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the HP GPS and Location software Help.
Remove the battery. 6. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it is firmly seated. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. ... SIM connector. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the computer. 4. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the HP GPS and Location software Help.
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... connections that allows you to set up one of the computers, the other computers may connect to the Internet. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to share the Internet through Bluetooth is enabled on configuring...
... connections that allows you to set up one of the computers, the other computers may connect to the Internet. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to share the Internet through Bluetooth is enabled on configuring...
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Connecting a country- To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). Connecting a modem cable 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. To connect the modem to a wired network 9 Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region...
Connecting a country- To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2). Connecting a modem cable 1. or region-specific modem cable adapter. Connecting to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. To connect the modem to a wired network 9 Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region...
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As you purchased the computer. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. To enable modem use in other countries or regions while preserving your location. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the country or region in which you are visiting, select the country or region in which the computer is a location setting for the country or region in which you travel to different countries or regions, set the internal modem to a location setting that meets the operating standards of losing your home country or region settings, do ...
As you purchased the computer. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Click Clock, Language, and Region. 3. To enable modem use in other countries or regions while preserving your location. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the country or region in which you are visiting, select the country or region in which the computer is a location setting for the country or region in which you travel to different countries or regions, set the internal modem to a location setting that meets the operating standards of losing your home country or region settings, do ...
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Right-click the device that represents your preference from the settings in other countries or regions. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. The New Location window opens. 5. Next to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). For example, you click Modem settings. 3. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from the Country/region list. (If you can use the preceding procedure to enter the location when you could add a setting named "Work" that is not supported by the modem, the country/...
Right-click the device that represents your preference from the settings in other countries or regions. Click the Dialing Rules tab. 4. The New Location window opens. 5. Next to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately). For example, you click Modem settings. 3. If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference from the Country/region list. (If you can use the preceding procedure to enter the location when you could add a setting named "Work" that is not supported by the modem, the country/...
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To reduce the risk of the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 12 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Plug the other end of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. 2. WARNING!
To reduce the risk of the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 12 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Plug the other end of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. 2. WARNING!