HP Pavilion dm1-1190ee User Manual

HP Notebook PC User Guide

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Second Edition: December 2009

First Edition: September 2009

Document Part Number: 586038-002

Product notice

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

To obtain the latest information in the HP Notebook PC User Guide, go to the HP Web

http://www.hp.com/support.

site at

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 contact 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 Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)

Starting HP QuickWeb ......................................................................................................................... 2

Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................. 2

2 Hardware features

Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 3

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

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

Lights ................................................................................................................... 5

Buttons ................................................................................................................ 6

Keys .................................................................................................................... 7

Front components ................................................................................................................ 8

Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 9

Left-side components ........................................................................................................ 10

Display components .......................................................................................................... 11

Bottom components ........................................................................................................... 12

Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................. 13

Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 14

Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 15

3 Wireless and local area network

Using wireless devices ....................................................................................................................... 16

Identifying wireless and network status icons .................................................................... 17

Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ 17

Using the wireless button ................................................................................................... 18

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) .................................................... 18

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................ 19

Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ 19

Using a WLAN .................................................................................................................................... 20

Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................................ 20

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

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

Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 22

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 23

Using Bluetooth wireless devices ....................................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................................. 27

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 30

4 Multimedia

Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 31

Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 35

Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 36

Video .................................................................................................................................................. 37

Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 39

Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 24

Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 25

Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 26

Cannot connect to a WLAN ............................................................................................... 27

Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network .................................................................. 28

Network icon for WLAN is not displayed ............................................................................ 28

Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable .................................................... 28

WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 29

Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 29

Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 32

Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 33

Using preinstalled multimedia software ............................................................................. 35

Installing multimedia software from the Internet ................................................................ 35

Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 36

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 36

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 37

Connecting an HDMI device .............................................................................................. 38

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) .............................................. 38

5 Drives and external devices

Drives ................................................................................................................................................. 40

Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................. 40

Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 41

Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................... 42

Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay .................................................................. 43

Using external drives ......................................................................................................... 46

Sharing optical drives ........................................................................................................ 47

External devices ................................................................................................................................. 48

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................... 48

Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................. 42

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................... 42

Connecting optional external drives .................................................................. 47

Connecting a USB device ................................................................................. 48

Removing a USB device ................................................................................... 49

Using Digital Media Slot cards ........................................................................................... 49

Inserting a digital card ....................................................................................... 49

Removing a digital card ..................................................................................... 50

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7 Pointing devices and keyboard

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................................... 55

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 55

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 55

Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 55

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 56

Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 56

Initiating Sleep ................................................................................................... 57

Switching the screen image .............................................................................. 57

Decreasing screen brightness ........................................................................... 58

Increasing screen brightness ............................................................................ 58

Initiating QuickLock ........................................................................................... 58

Muting speaker sound ....................................................................................... 58

Decreasing speaker volume .............................................................................. 58

Increasing speaker volume ............................................................................... 58

8 Power management

Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 59

Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 59

Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... 60

Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 61

Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ 61

Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 62

Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 63

Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 63

Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 64

Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... 64

Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 64

Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 65

Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 65

Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 66

Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 59

Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 60

Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 61

Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 61

Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 61

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Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 67

Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 67

Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 67

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 68

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 68

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is

available ........................................................................................... 68

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is

available ........................................................................................... 68

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit

Hibernation ....................................................................................... 68

Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 69

Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 69

Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep ............................................................. 69

Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 70

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 70

Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep .......................................................... 71

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 72

Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 72

Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 72

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 73

9 Security

Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 74

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 75

Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 75

Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 76

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 78

Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 78

Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................... 79

10 Software updates

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 81

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 81

Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 81

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 83

Administrator password ..................................................................................... 76

Managing an administrator password ............................................... 76

Entering an administrator password ................................................. 77

Power-on password .......................................................................................... 77

Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 77

Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 77

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11 Setup Utility (BIOS)

Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 84

Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 85

Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 85

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 85

Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 86

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 86

Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 87

Setup Utility menus ............................................................................................................................ 87

Main menu ......................................................................................................................... 87

Security menu .................................................................................................................... 87

System Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 88

Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. 88

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 89

1 Using HP QuickWeb (select models

only)

Your computer's main operating system is Windows®. Your computer may also feature HP QuickWeb (select models only).

The Microsoft

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computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs.

If your computer includes HP QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse the Internet, view digital

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photos, listen to music, or keep in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype (select models only), without having to start your main operating system. HP QuickWeb is also referred to as Instant-On Software (IOS).

NOTE: You can access the software Help when you are in HP QuickWeb by clicking the Help icon in

the notification area.

Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your

Starting HP QuickWeb

To start HP QuickWeb:

1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb screen opens.

2. Click an icon on the HP QuickWeb screen to start a program.

To start HP QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows:

Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer

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restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb home page.

NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help.

Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb

To disable or reenable HP QuickWeb from within the Windows operating system:

1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP QuickWeb. The HP QuickWeb Installer folder

displays. Click HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool.

2. Select the Enable HP QuickWeb check box.

3. Click OK.

NOTE: The HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool can also be accessed by clicking Start, clicking Control

Panel, and then clicking the View by arrow. Select Large icons or Small icons to locate the HP

QuickWeb Configuration Tool.

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2 Hardware features

Identifying the hardware

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

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:

1. Select Start > Control panel > System and Security.

2. In the System area, click Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

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Top components

TouchPad

Component Description

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

screen.

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

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

(4) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(2) Power light

(3) Wireless light

On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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On: An integrated wireless device, such as a

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wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth

Off: All wireless devices are off.

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device, is on.

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Buttons

Component Description

(1) Power button*

(2) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not create a wireless

*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the

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computer.

When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate

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Sleep.

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button

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briefly to exit Sleep.

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly

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to exit Hibernation.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

connection.

NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network

must already be set up.

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Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when

pressed in combination with a function key.

(3)

(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the

(5) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when

Windows® logo key

Displays the Windows Start menu.

pointer.

pressed in combination with the fn key.

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Front components

Component Description

(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(2) Battery light

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

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 computer is plugged into an external

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

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Right-side components

Component Description

(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:

Memory Stick (MS)

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Memory Stick Pro (MS/Pro)

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MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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xD-Picture card

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

jack

(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

(4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

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

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

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

computer speakers are disabled.

The audio component cable must have a 4-conductor connector.

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Left-side components

Component Description

(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

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

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.

(4) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as

a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the

computer may include an HDMI port or a USB port at this location.

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Display components

Component Description

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

power is on.

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

(3) Webcam Captures still photographs and videos.

NOTE: To capture videos, you must install additional

webcam software.

(4) Internal microphone Records sound.

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Bottom components

Component Description

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

(2) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(3) Vents (4) 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.

(4) Hard drive bay Contains the hard drive, the wireless LAN module slot, and

the memory module slot.

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace

the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support.

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Wireless antennas

Component Description

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

local area networks (WLANs).

(2) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless

wide-area networks (WWANs).

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. 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. These notices are located in Help and Support.

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Additional hardware components

Component Description

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

(2) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into

external power.

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

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

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Identifying the labels

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

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 computer.

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

Model description (4). This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers,

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and support for your computer.

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

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this computer.

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

Microsoft

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Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer, including the following:

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The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay.

Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the

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. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. You may need this information when traveling internationally.

The serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module.

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3 Wireless and local area network

Using wireless devices

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

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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, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

HP Mobile Broadband Module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides

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access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator’s base station. Mobile network operators install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.

Bluetooth

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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.

Computers with WLAN devices support one or more of the following IEEE industry standards:

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.

802.11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz.

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NOTE: 802.11a is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g.

802.11n supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and may operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it

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backward compatible with 802.11a, b, and g.

For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support.

device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled

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Identifying wireless and network status icons

Icon Name Description

Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless

buttons on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on.

Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the

computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.

HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create

a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only).

Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and

one or more network devices are connected to a wired network.

Wired network (disabled/disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but

no network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled in Windows

Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and

one or more network devices are connected to a wireless network.

Control Panel).

Network (disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and

Network (disabled/disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but

Using the wireless controls

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

Wireless button or wireless switch

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Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

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HP Connection Manager software (select models only)

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Operating system controls

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wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network.

no wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless button or HP Wireless Assistant).

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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 (blue) 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 blue, 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. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only).

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is disabled in Setup Utility, it must be reenabled in Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.

NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a

network or a Bluetooth-enabled device.

To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Show hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of the notification area, and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon.

If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to change Wireless Assistant properties:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center.

2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is located in the bottom row of

Windows

3. Click Properties.

4. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area.

5. Click Apply.

6. Click Close.

For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:

1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center.

2. Click the Help button.

Mobility Center.

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Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

You can use HP Connection Manager to connect to WWANs using the HP Mobile Broadband device in your computer (select models only).

To start Connection Manager, click the Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager.

For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.

Using operating system controls

Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.

To access the Network and Sharing Center, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

For more information, select Start > Help and Support.

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Using a WLAN

With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other devices 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

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that can accommodate a large number of devices and accessories and can separate critical network functions.

A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and

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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).

Setting up a WLAN

To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:

A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an

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Internet service provider (ISP)

A wireless router (purchased separately) (2)

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The computer, equipped with a wireless device (3)

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The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

For help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.

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