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... 10 Connecting a country- Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Finding 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 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN...
... 10 Connecting a country- Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Finding 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 Connecting to an existing WLAN 5 Setting up a new WLAN...
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...taskbar. - To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of wireless controls. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. 4 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Turning wireless devices on or off ...You can use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power...
...taskbar. - To open HP Connection Manager: ▲ Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of wireless controls. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. 4 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Turning wireless devices on or off ...You can use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power...
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...the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of a wireless router or access point. Using a WLAN 5 Be sure that are prompted to a network, or you may be out of range of the connection....of options is made, you can choose to manually search for and connect to enter a network security code. If the network is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from other...
...the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of a wireless router or access point. Using a WLAN 5 Be sure that are prompted to a network, or you may be out of range of the connection....of options is made, you can choose to manually search for and connect to enter a network security code. If the network is on. (See Turning wireless devices on or off on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the list. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from other...
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... (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can take the following precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both...of both software and hardware. Check with your ISP to access the Internet. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your ISP. You can pick up a wireless connection, be connected to the network to see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your computer...
... (WPA) ◦ Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 6 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can take the following precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Firewall-A firewall checks both...of both software and hardware. Check with your ISP to access the Internet. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your ISP. You can pick up a wireless connection, be connected to the network to see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your computer...
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... 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. NOTE: For additional information about 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 . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work ...
... 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. NOTE: For additional information about 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 . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work ...
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...firewall 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...
...firewall 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...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... computer 20 3 Networking ...22 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 23 Connecting to a wireless network ...23 Connecting to an existing WLAN 24 Setting up a new WLAN network 24 Configuring a wireless router 25 Protecting your WLAN 25 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...26 Using the keyboard ......26 Identifying the hot keys ...26 Using keypads (select models only 27 Using the embedded numeric keypad 27 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and ...
... computer 20 3 Networking ...22 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 23 Connecting to a wireless network ...23 Connecting to an existing WLAN 24 Setting up a new WLAN network 24 Configuring a wireless router 25 Protecting your WLAN 25 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...26 Using the keyboard ......26 Identifying the hot keys ...26 Using keypads (select models only 27 Using the embedded numeric keypad 27 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and ...
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Component (3) Web browser button Description Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Component (3) Web browser button Description Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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...CAUTION: Pressing and holding down for at least 5 seconds to Windows, instead of unsaved information. Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on , press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button...shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down the power button will result in Hibernation, press the button briefly to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To learn more about your power settings: ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options...
...CAUTION: Pressing and holding down for at least 5 seconds to Windows, instead of unsaved information. Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on , press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button...shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down the power button will result in Hibernation, press the button briefly to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To learn more about your power settings: ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options...
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... from obstructions. Display 17 To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite > WebCam Companion. (6) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in Help and Support. NOTE: The display switch is not... visible from the outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. *The antennas are located in use. (5) Webcam (select models only) Records video ...
... from obstructions. Display 17 To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite > WebCam Companion. (6) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in Help and Support. NOTE: The display switch is not... visible from the outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. *The antennas are located in use. (5) Webcam (select models only) Records video ...
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... photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite > WebCam Companion. (6) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 2 ...know your country or region. Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (3) Internal microphone(s) (1 or 2 depending on . To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. model) (4) Webcam light ...
... photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite > WebCam Companion. (6) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 2 ...know your country or region. Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (3) Internal microphone(s) (1 or 2 depending on . To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. model) (4) Webcam light ...
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... determine what type of modem you may be connected to the network to an existing WLAN 1. As your ISP to the Internet. Turn on . 3. Check with your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to enter a network security code. Be sure...
... determine what type of modem you may be connected to the network to an existing WLAN 1. As your ISP to the Internet. Turn on . 3. Check with your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to enter a network security code. Be sure...
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The Windows operating system also provides tools to help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. NOTE: It is recommended that you set up a new wireless network. Protecting your WLAN When you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your network: ● ... > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Connecting to set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to the router by your router manufacturer or your WLAN, refer to the information provided by using the network cable provided with...
The Windows operating system also provides tools to help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. NOTE: It is recommended that you set up a new wireless network. Protecting your WLAN When you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your network: ● ... > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network. Connecting to set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to the router by your router manufacturer or your WLAN, refer to the information provided by using the network cable provided with...
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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... the bottom parts of the computer 20 3 Networking ...22 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 23 Identifying wireless and network status icons 23 Creating a wireless connection ...23 Turning wireless devices on and off 23 Using the wireless button 23 Using the operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN ...24 Connecting to an existing WLAN 24 Setting...
... the bottom parts of the computer 20 3 Networking ...22 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 23 Identifying wireless and network status icons 23 Creating a wireless connection ...23 Turning wireless devices on and off 23 Using the wireless button 23 Using the operating system controls 23 Using a WLAN ...24 Connecting to an existing WLAN 24 Setting...
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Component (3) Web browser button (select models only) Description Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: A wireless connection may be established if one has been previously configured. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to the operating system, instead of a password logon. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Component (3) Web browser button (select models only) Description Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: A wireless connection may be established if one has been previously configured. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to the operating system, instead of a password logon. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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... Power Management in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. Select Computer > Control Center. 2. Produce sound. NOTE: A wireless connection may be established if one has been previously configured. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to the ... models only) Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on , press the button briefly to initiate Suspend. ● When the computer...
... Power Management in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation. Select Computer > Control Center. 2. Produce sound. NOTE: A wireless connection may be established if one has been previously configured. (5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to the ... models only) Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off but does not establish a wireless connection. Opens the default Web browser. (4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on , press the button briefly to initiate Suspend. ● When the computer...
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... On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. (5) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed while the power is not visible from the outside of the computer. Component... Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) Internal microphones (1 or 2 depending on . NOTE: The display switch is on Record sound...
... On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. (5) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed while the power is not visible from the outside of the computer. Component... Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). (2) Internal microphones (1 or 2 depending on . NOTE: The display switch is on Record sound...
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...outside of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. model) (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (4)... Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. (5) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed while the power is not visible from the outside of the computer. *The antennas...
...outside of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the computer. model) (3) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. (4)... Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. (5) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is closed while the power is not visible from the outside of the computer. *The antennas...
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... 4 for information on identifying the type and location of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● Bluetooth® device Turning wireless devices on and off or on your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be controlled individually through Control Center or...
... 4 for information on identifying the type and location of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● Bluetooth® device Turning wireless devices on and off or on your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be controlled individually through Control Center or...
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To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be sure that your computer and wireless router are concerned about the security of your computer in setting up your WLAN, refer to protect your network from an...
To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be sure that your computer and wireless router are concerned about the security of your computer in setting up your WLAN, refer to protect your network from an...