ASUS C2K91UAABA, C2K07UA, C2K07UAABA, PC 14-b013nr User Manual

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User Guide

Development Company, L.P.

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: July 2012

Document Part Number: 696675-001

Product notice

This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or to request a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Starting right ...................................................................................................................................................	1
Best practices .......................................................................................................................................	1
Fun things to do ....................................................................................................................................	2
More HP resources ..............................................................................................................................	3
2 Getting to know your computer .....................................................................................................................	4
Finding your hardware and software information .................................................................................	4
Right side .............................................................................................................................................	5
Left side ................................................................................................................................................	6
Display ..................................................................................................................................................	7
Top .......................................................................................................................................................	8
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................	8
Lights ...................................................................................................................................	9
Button, speakers, and subwoofer ......................................................................................	10
Keys ...................................................................................................................................	11
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................	12
Labels .................................................................................................................................................	13
3 Connecting to a network ..............................................................................................................................	14
Connecting to a wireless network .......................................................................................................	14
Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................	15
Using the wireless button ..................................................................................	15
Using operating system controls .......................................................................	15
Using a WLAN ...................................................................................................................	15
Using an Internet service provider ....................................................................	16
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................	16
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................	16
Protecting your WLAN .......................................................................................	16
Connecting to a WLAN ......................................................................................	17
Using Bluetooth wireless devices ......................................................................................	17
Connecting to a wired network ...........................................................................................................	18

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .........................................................................	18
4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................	19
Using the webcam ..............................................................................................................................	20
Using audio ........................................................................................................................................	21
Connecting speakers .........................................................................................................	21
Connecting headphones ....................................................................................................	21
Connecting a microphone ..................................................................................................	21
Using Beats Audio .............................................................................................................	21
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel ...............................................................	21
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio .................................................................	21
Checking the sound ...........................................................................................................	22
Using video .........................................................................................................................................	22
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor ...................................................................................	22
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV) .......................................................	23
Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music (select models only) ..............................................	24
Managing your audio and video files ..................................................................................................	24
5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard ...................................................	25
Using the TouchPad ...........................................................................................................................	26
Using TouchPad gestures ..................................................................................................................	26
Tapping ..............................................................................................................................	27
Scrolling .............................................................................................................................	27
Pinching/zooming ..............................................................................................................	28
Rotating (select models only) ............................................................................................	28
2-finger click (select models only) ......................................................................................	29
Flicking (select models only) ..............................................................................................	29
Edge swipes ......................................................................................................................	29
Right-edge swipe ..............................................................................................	30
Top-edge swipe .................................................................................................	30
Left-edge swipe .................................................................................................	31
Using the keyboard and mouse ..........................................................................................................	32
Using ALT GR key combinations .......................................................................................	32
Using the keys ...................................................................................................................	32
Using the action keys ........................................................................................	32
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys .........................................................	33
Using the hot keys .............................................................................................	34
6 Managing power ............................................................................................................................................	35
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation .........................................................................................................	35

Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) ............................................................	35
Initiating and exiting Sleep .................................................................................................	36
Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation ................................................................	36
Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................	37
Using the power meter and power settings ........................................................................................	38
Selecting a power plan .......................................................................................................................	38
Running on battery power ..................................................................................................................	39
Factory-sealed battery .......................................................................................................	39
Finding battery information ................................................................................................	39
Conserving battery power ..................................................................................................	39
Identifying low battery levels ..............................................................................................	39
Resolving a low battery level .............................................................................................	40
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ........................	40
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .....................	40
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .......	40
Running on external AC power ..........................................................................................................	40
Troubleshooting an AC adapter .........................................................................................	41
HP CoolSense (select models only) ...................................................................................................	41
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) ..........	42
Shutting down (turning off) the computer ...........................................................................................	42
7 Managing and sharing information .............................................................................................................	43
Using a USB device ...........................................................................................................................	43
Connecting a USB device ..................................................................................................	43
Removing a USB device ....................................................................................................	44
Connecting a powered USB device ...................................................................................	44
Inserting and removing a digital storage card ....................................................................................	45
Sharing data and drives and accessing software ...............................................................................	46
8 Maintaining your computer ..........................................................................................................................	47
Improving performance ......................................................................................................................	47
Handling drives ..................................................................................................................	47
Using Disk Defragmenter ...................................................................................................	48
Using Disk Cleanup ...........................................................................................................	48
Updating programs and drivers ..........................................................................................................	48
Cleaning your computer .....................................................................................................................	49
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover ..............................................................................	49
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ..............................................................................	49
Traveling with or shipping your computer ...........................................................................................	50

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9 Securing your computer and information ..................................................................................................	51
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................	51
Setting Windows passwords ..............................................................................................	52
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords .............................................................................	52
Using Internet security software .........................................................................................................	53
Using antivirus software .....................................................................................................	53
Using firewall software .......................................................................................................	53
Installing software updates .................................................................................................................	53
Installing Windows security updates ..................................................................................	53
Installing HP and third-party software updates ..................................................................	54
Securing your wireless network ..........................................................................................................	54
Backing up your software applications and information .....................................................................	54
Using an optional security cable lock .................................................................................................	54
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ...............................................................................	56
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...............................................................................................................	56
Updating the BIOS .............................................................................................................................	56
Determining the BIOS version ...........................................................................................	56
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................	57
Using System Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................	58
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .....................................................................................................	59
Creating recovery media and backups ...............................................................................................	60
Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................	60
What you need to know .....................................................................................	61
To create HP Recovery media: .........................................................................	61
Restore and recovery .........................................................................................................................	62
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery .......................................................	63
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................	63
How to remove everything and reinstall Windows on your computer ...............	63
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ..........................................................................	64
What you need to know .....................................................................................	64
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select
models only) ......................................................................................................	64
Using HP Recovery media to recover ...............................................................	65
Changing the computer boot order ...................................................................	65
Removing the HP Recovery partition .................................................................................	66
12 Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................	67
Input power .........................................................................................................................................	67

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Operating environment .......................................................................................................................	68
13 Electrostatic Discharge ..............................................................................................................................	69
Index ...................................................................................................................................................................	70

1 Starting right

This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your computer, and where to get more HP resources.

Best practices

To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps:

●Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® features.

TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows Desktop, press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen.

●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a network on page 14.

●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. Go to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 19 for information.

●Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at Using antivirus software on page 53.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 59.

Best practices

Fun things to do

●You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see Connecting an HDMI device.

●You know you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See Using audio.

●Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled base and clear, pure sound. See Using Beats Audio.

●Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for smooth control of images and pages of text. See Using touch gestures.

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More HP resources

You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource	Contents

Setup Instructions	● Overview of computer setup and features.

Windows 8 Basics guide	● Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8.

Help and Support	● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S.
support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For
worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/
country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

Safety & Comfort Guide	●	Proper workstation setup.
To access this guide, select the HP Support	● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your
Assistant app on the Start screen, select My		comfort and decrease your risk of injury.
computer, and then select User guides, or go to	● Electrical and mechanical safety information.
http://www.hp.com/ergo.	● Electrical and mechanical safety information.

Worldwide support web page	● Online chat with an HP technician.
To get support in your language, go to	●	Email support.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/	● Find support telephone numbers.
wwcontact_us.html.	● Find support telephone numbers.
	● Locate HP service center locations.

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices	● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal
To access this guide, select the HP Support		information.
To access this guide, select the HP Support
Assistant app on the Start screen, select My
computer, and then select User guides.

Limited Warranty*	● Specific warranty information about this computer.
To access this guide, select the HP Support
Assistant app, select My computer, and then select

Warranty and User Guides, or go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

●North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

●Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

●Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

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2 Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager. A list displays all the devices installed in your computer.

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Right side

Component		Description

(1)	Security cable slot	Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
		NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
		deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
		mishandled or stolen.

(2)	Audio-in (microphone) jack	Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
		array microphone, or monaural microphone.

(3)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
		earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
		WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
		the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
		headset. For additional safety information, see the
		Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
		NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack,
		the computer speakers are disabled.

(4)	USB 2.0 charging port	Connects an optional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging
		port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
		players, even when the computer is off.
		NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a
		powered USB port) allows you to charge connected USB
		devices. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB
		devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB
		devices require power and require you to use a powered
		port.
		NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
		Using a USB device on page 43.

(5)	AC adapter light	● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
		charged.
		● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
		is charging.
		● Off: The computer is using DC power.

(6)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

Right side

Left side

Component		Description

(1)	RJ-45 network lights	White: The network is connected
		Amber: Activity is occurring on the network

(2)	RJ-45 (network) jack	Connects a network cable.

(3)	HDMI port	Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
		high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
		device.

(4)	USB 3.0 ports (2)	Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced
		USB power performance.
		NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
		Using a USB device on page 43.

(5)	Digital Media Card Reader	Supports the following digital card formats:
		● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
		● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
		● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
		Card
		● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)

(6)	Hard drive light	● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
		● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
		hard drive.

(7)	Power light	● White: The computer is on.
		● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,

which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components.

● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more information, see Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page 35

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Display

Component		Description

(1)	Internal display switch	Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
		while the power is on.
		NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the
		outside of the computer.

(2)	WLAN antennas (2)*	Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with
		wireless local area networks (WLANs).

(3)	Internal microphones (2)	Record sound.

(4)	Webcam light	On: The webcam is in use.

(5)	HP TrueVision HD Webcam	Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video
		conferences and online chat by means of streaming video.

To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access this guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.

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TouchPad

Component		Description

(1)	TouchPad on/off button	Turns the TouchPad on or off.

(2)	TouchPad light	● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
		● Off: The TouchPad is on.

(3)	TouchPad zone	Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
		on the screen.

(4)	Left TouchPad button	Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(5)	Right TouchPad button	Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

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Lights

Component		Description

(1)	Power light	● White: The computer is on.
		● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
		which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
		off power to the display and other unneeded
		components.
		● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
		is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
		of power.
		NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
		Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start
		Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from
		inactivity. For more information, see Initiating Sleep and
		Hibernation on page 35

(2)	Mute light	● Amber: Computer sound is off.
		● Off: Computer sound is on.

(3)	Wireless light	● 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.

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Component		Description

(4)	Caps lock light	On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
		letters.

(5)	TouchPad light	●	On: The TouchPad is off.
		●	Off: The TouchPad is on.

Button, speakers, and subwoofer

Component		Description

(1)	Power button	● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
		the computer.
		● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
		button briefly to exit Sleep.(default enabled)
		● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
		down briefly to exit Hibernation. (default enabled)
		CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button
		will result in the loss of unsaved information.
		If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
		Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
		hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn
		off the computer.
		To learn more about your power settings:
		● From the Start screen type power.
		● Select Settings, and then select Power options. See
		Managing power on page 35 for more information.

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Component		Description

(2)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

(3)	HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer	Provides superior bass sound.

Keys

Component		Description

(1)	esc key	Displays system information when pressed in combination
		with the fn key.

(2)	fn key	● Displays system information when pressed in
		combination with the esc key.
		● Enables or disables Beats Audio in combination with
		the b key.

(3)	Windows logo key	Displays the Windows Start screen.

(4)	Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions.
		NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the
		radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on.

(5)	Windows applications key	Displays a shortcut menu for a selected object.

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Bottom

Component	Description

Vents (2)	Enable airflow to cool internal components.
	NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
	internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
	for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
	operation.

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Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. The labels are in easily accessible locations.

●Service label—Provides important information, including the following:

NOTE: Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component

(1)Product name

(2)Serial number

(3)Product part number

(4)Warranty period

(5)Model description (select models only)

Have this information available when you contact support. The serial number label is located on the bottom of the computer.

●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is located on the bottom of the computer.

●Wireless certification label or labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are located on the bottom of the computer.

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3 Connecting to a network

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

●HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that gives you wireless connectivity over a much larger area. Mobile network operators install base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.

●Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetoothenabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.

For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Connecting to a wireless network

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

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Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:

●Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wireless button)

●Operating system controls

Using the wireless button

The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (white) when you turn on the computer.

The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is off, all wireless devices are off.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.

Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously.

Using operating system controls

The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.

To use operating system controls:

1.From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings.

2.Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center.

For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Using a WLAN

With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.

●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions.

●A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software.

To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network).

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