HP Mini 1132TU PC User Manual

HP MINI User Guide

User Guide

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Product notice

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

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: January 2009

Document Part Number: 503591-001

The illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your device.

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place

the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device 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 contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device 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 Welcome

Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Navigating the Home Screen ............................................................................................... 2

2 Knowing the parts

Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 4

Top components .................................................................................................................. 4

TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 4

Light .................................................................................................................... 5

Keys .................................................................................................................... 5

Front components ................................................................................................................ 6

Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 7

Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 8

Display components ............................................................................................................ 9

Bottom components ........................................................................................................... 10

Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................. 11

Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 11

Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 12

3 Programs

Identifying installed programs ............................................................................................................. 15

Installing programs ............................................................................................................................. 18

4 Internet

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 20

Using wireless devices ...................................................................................................... 20

Identifying wireless network icons ..................................................................... 20

Using the wireless controls ............................................................................... 20

Using the wireless switch .................................................................................. 20

Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 21

Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 21

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 21

Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 22

Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 23

Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 24

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 25

Using e-mail ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Setting up an e-mail account ............................................................................................. 26

Checking for new e-mail .................................................................................................... 27

Viewing e-mail ................................................................................................................... 27

Using the Web .................................................................................................................................... 28

Browsing and searching the Web ...................................................................................... 28

Using the Bookmarks Menu ............................................................................................... 28

Customizing the Web favorite links .................................................................................... 29

5 Instant messages

6 Power management

Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 32

Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 32

Using the Power icon ......................................................................................................... 34

Using power management ................................................................................................. 34

Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 35

Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 35

Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 36

Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 36

Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 36

Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 37

Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 38

Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 38

Creating new Web favorites .............................................................................. 29

Changing Web favorites .................................................................................... 29

Opening Web favorites ...................................................................................... 29

Removing Web favorites ................................................................................... 30

Initiating and exiting Suspend ........................................................................... 32

Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 33

Finding battery information ................................................................................ 34

Displaying remaining battery charge ................................................................. 34

Viewing the current power management settings ............................................. 34

Changing the current power management settings .......................................... 35

Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 38

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 39

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 39

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is

available ........................................................................................... 39

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is

available ........................................................................................... 39

Shutting down ..................................................................................................................................... 42

7 Multimedia

Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 43

Music .................................................................................................................................................. 46

Photos ................................................................................................................................................ 50

Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 52

Video .................................................................................................................................................. 53

Resolving a low battery level when the device cannot exit

Hibernation ....................................................................................... 39

Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 39

Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 40

Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Suspend ........................................................ 40

Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 40

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 41

Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Suspend ..................................................... 41

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 41

Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 42

Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 42

Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 43

Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 45

Adjusting sound preferences ............................................................................................. 45

Adding music to your library .............................................................................................. 46

Downloading music ........................................................................................... 47

Playing music ..................................................................................................................... 47

Using the mini player ......................................................................................................... 47

Listening to the playlists ..................................................................................................... 48

Customizing your music favorite links ................................................................................ 48

Changing music favorites .................................................................................. 48

Deleting music favorites .................................................................................... 49

Adding photos to your library ............................................................................................. 50

Downloading photos .......................................................................................... 50

Viewing your photo collection ............................................................................................ 51

Customizing your photo favorite links ................................................................................ 51

Changing your photo favorites .......................................................................... 51

Removing your photo favorites ......................................................................... 52

Setting a photo album as a screen saver .......................................................................... 52

Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 52

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 52

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 53

Adding videos to your library ............................................................................................. 53

Downloading videos .......................................................................................... 54

Watching videos ................................................................................................................ 54

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8 Games

Installing additional games ................................................................................................................. 56

9 Pictures and videos

Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 58

Having a conference call or video chat .............................................................................................. 58

10 Digital cards

Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 59

Removing a digital card ...................................................................................................................... 60

11 USB devices

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 61

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 61

Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 61

Using the HP Mini Mobile Drive Bay (select models only) ................................................................. 62

Inserting the HP Mini Mobile Drive .................................................................................... 62

Removing the HP Mini Mobile Drive .................................................................................. 62

12 Pointing devices and keyboard

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 64

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 64

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 64

Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 64

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 64

Using keyboard shortcuts .................................................................................................. 64

Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 65

Initiating Suspend (fn+f1) .................................................................................. 66

Switching the screen image (fn+f2) ................................................................... 66

Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f3) ............................................................... 67

Increasing screen brightness (fn+f4) ................................................................. 67

Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6) ................................................................................ 67

Muting speaker sound (fn+f8) ........................................................................... 67

Decreasing speaker sound (fn+f10) .................................................................. 67

Increasing speaker sound (fn+f11) .................................................................... 67

13 Drives

Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 68

Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 69

Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... 69

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15 Settings

Customizing system settings .............................................................................................................. 74

Adjusting the time and date ................................................................................................................ 75

Changing the Clock Preferences ....................................................................................... 75

16 Software updates

Performing regular updates ................................................................................................................ 77

Performing critical updates ................................................................................................................. 77

Performing interim updates ................................................................................................................ 77

17 Backing up and restoring

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 79

When to back up ................................................................................................................ 79

Restoring your information ................................................................................................................. 79

Using System Restore ....................................................................................................... 79

Using HP MIE Restore Image Creator ............................................................................... 80

Restoring using a Windows computer ............................................................... 80

Restoring using a Linux computer ..................................................................... 81

18 Routine Care

Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................................... 83

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................................... 83

Traveling and shipping ....................................................................................................................... 84

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 85

1 Welcome

The HP MINI is fun and engaging and provides an array of exciting features:

Browsing the Internet

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Chatting with friends

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Checking e-mail

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Listening to music

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Creating and watching videos

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Taking and viewing photos

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Playing games

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Creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

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Home Screen

From the Home Screen, you can quickly view your photos, play music, browse the Internet, or configure and check your e-mail. You can personalize the Home Screen for quick links to your favorite Web sites, photo albums, music albums, and playlists.

Component Description

Mail Check and display your e-mail.

Web Search and browse the Internet and create links to your favorite Web sites.

Music Listen to your favorite music and create links to your favorite albums and playlists.

Photos View your photos and create links to your favorite photo albums.

Program Launcher Click the Start New Program button to open a new program or to view all of the programs

that are installed on your device. You can also see what programs are currently running.

Navigating the Home Screen

The following features make it easy to access the different areas of the Home Screen.

Component Description

Click the Mail icon to check for new e-mail.

Click the Program Switcher icon to display the Start New Program button.

Click the Home icon to return to the Home Screen.

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Click the Start New Program button to open the Program Launcher and view all of the programs installed on your device or open a new program.

Component Description

Click the Help icon to display the system Help and learn about the device.

Use the mini player to play/pause, fast-forward, and rewind your music.

NOTE: The mini player appears only when you play music from the Home Screen.

Click the Logout button to access the power management features such as Suspend, restart, Hibernate, log out, lock the screen, and shutdown.

Click the Settings button to view and customize basic and advanced system settings.

Click the Files button to open the file manager so you can view and manage your files.

Click the Wireless Network icon to open the Wireless Network and create, manage, and use wireless connections.

Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network.

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Identifying the hardware

Components included with the device may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most device models.

Top components

TouchPad

Component Description

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

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

(3) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the

(4) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

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

(6) TouchPad on/off light

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Settings > System tab > Mouse.

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screen.

White: TouchPad is on.

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Amber: TouchPad is off.

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Light

Component Description

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

Keys

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Component Description

(1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when

pressed in combination with the fn key.

(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when

(4) Home key Returns to the Home Screen.

(5) Program Switcher key Displays the Start New Program button from

Front components

Component Description

(1) Power light

pressed in combination with a function key.

anywhere on the device.

On: The device is on.

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Blinking: The device is in Suspend.

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Off: The device is off.

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(2) Power switch

(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or flash drive is being

When the device is off, slide the switch to the

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left to turn on the device.

When the device is on, briefly slide the switch to

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the left to initiate Hibernation.

When the device is in Suspend, briefly slide the

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switch to the left to exit Suspend.

When the device is in Hibernation, briefly slide

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the switch to the left to exit Hibernation.

If the device has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn off the device.

To learn more about your power settings, select Settings > System tab > Power Management.

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Component Description

(4) Battery light

(5) Wireless light

(6) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not

Right-side components

On: A battery is charging.

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Blinking: A battery that is the only available

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power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

Off: If the device is plugged into an external

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power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the device are fully charged. If the device is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level.

Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a

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wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on.

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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establish a wireless connection.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order

to establish a wireless connection.

Component Description

(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

NOTE: The device 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.

(2) SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

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Component Description

(4) HP Mini Mobile Drive Bay (select models only) Connects an optional HP Mini Mobile Drive.

(5) Security lanyard connector Attaches an optional security lanyard to the device.

Left-side components

Component Description

NOTE: The security lanyard is designed to act as a

deterrent, but it may not prevent the device from being mishandled or stolen.

(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(2) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

NOTE: The device 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.

(4) Expansion port Connects an optional VGA cable, which allows you to

(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)

jack

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

connect an external VGA monitor or projector.

Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,

adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

device speakers are disabled.

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Display components

Component Description

(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(3) Internal microphone Records and captures sound.

(4) Webcam Captures still photographs and videos.

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

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Bottom components

Component Description

(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.

(3) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot.

(4) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.

NOTE: The device 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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Wireless antennas

Component Description

WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the device. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access these notices, refer to the User Guides disc that is included with the device.

Additional hardware components

area networks (WLANs).

Component Description

(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

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Component Description

(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

(3) Battery* Powers the device when the device is not plugged into external

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region or country.

Identifying the labels

The labels affixed to the device provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the device.

Service tag—Provides important information including the following:

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Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your device.

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power.

Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

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Part Number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the

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product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed.

Model description (4). This is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support

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for your device.

Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for

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this device.

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the device.

Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the device. The regulatory label is affixed

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to the bottom of the device.

Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the

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approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your device model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your device. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the device.

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3Programs

The Start New Programs button makes it easy to find and open a new program from the Home Screen. When you click the Start New Program button, the Program Launcher opens with all of the programs that are installed on your device.

NOTE: To learn about adding or removing programs, refer to Installing programs on page 18.

Programs with similar purposes are grouped together using the following categories:

Internet—Programs that access and work through the Internet

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Media—Programs that play music and videos

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Utilities—Maintenance programs

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Work—Spreadsheet, word processor, and presentation programs

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Play—Fun programs like games

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All—Every program installed on the device

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To start a new program:

1. Click Start New Program.

The Program Launcher opens.

– or –

Click the Program Switcher icon to display the Start New Program button and open the Program Launcher.

2. Click the program you want to open.

NOTE: To exit the Program Launcher, click the Home icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

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Identifying installed programs

The following table lists the programs that are installed on the device.

Program Purpose

Internet programs

Skype Make phone calls and video conference calls over the Internet.

Pidgin Chat with friends.

Thunderbird Send, receive, view, and manage e-mail.

Web Browser Access the Internet.

Media programs

Utilities

HP MediaStyle Listen to music, view photos, and watch movies.

Cheese Take photos and videos with the integrated webcam.

Calculator Perform basic and advanced calculator functions.

gEdit Create and edit text files.

Nautilus Manage your files and programs.

About Me View and modify user information.

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Work programs

Add/Remove Add and remove programs.

Time and Date Modify time and date settings.

Update Manager Perform updates to programs, BIOS, and operating system.

Sunbird calendar Schedule and manage activities.

Play programs

OpenOffice Writer Design and produce text documents that include graphics, tables, or

charts.

OpenOffice Impress Create presentations.

OpenOffice Draw Create simple and complex drawings and export them into a number of

common image formats.

OpenOffice Calc Calculate, analyze, and manage information.

Adobe® Reader View PDF files.

AisleRiot Solitaire Play a card game.

Chess Play chess.

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Gnometrics Play a falling-block game.

Sudoku Solve logic puzzles.

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Installing programs

The Add/Remove Applications program allows you to easily add or remove programs. You can browse through the categories to find programs or you can search through all of the programs using the search box.

NOTE: For increased security, you can only install programs using the Add/Remove Applications

program.

NOTE: If your device is password protected, you will be prompted to enter your password before

adding or removing programs.

To add or remove programs:

1. Click the Settings button at the top-right of the Home Screen, and then click the System tab.

2. Click Add/Remove.

The Add/Remove Applications window opens.

3. Select the program that you want to add or remove, and then click Apply Changes.

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4 Internet

The following types of Internet access are supported on the device:

Wireless—For mobile Internet access, use a wireless connection. To learn about setting up a

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wireless network or connecting to an existing network, refer to

on page 20.

Wired—For broadband network access, use the RJ-45 (network) jack. To learn about connecting

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to a broadband network, refer to

Connecting to a wireless network

Connecting to a wired network on page 24.

Connecting to a wireless network

Using wireless devices

Wireless technology transfers data using radio waves instead of wires. The wireless local area network (WLAN) device connects to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in your home, public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, universities, and corporate offices. In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

The following IEEE industry standards are supported:

802.11b, the first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a

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frequency of 2.4 GHz.

802.11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g

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WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on the same network.

Identifying wireless network icons

Name Description

Wireless network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your wireless devices are connected

Wireless network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not

Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices using these features:

Wireless switch

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Wireless Networks utility

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Using the wireless switch

The device has a wireless switch, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless light. All of the wireless devices are enabled at the factory.

to the network.

NOTE: The number of bars shown indicates the signal

strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

connected to the network.

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

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

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