Compaq 610 Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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- Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 1
Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 2
, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 3
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...12 Removing a SIM ...13 Using the external WWAN antenna (select models only 14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 20 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 4
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and are not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it may affect the ability of the computer to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices. For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. 1 - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 6
network drivers are installed but no network devices are connected to the network. Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 7
or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant software (select models only) or through Computer Setup. NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by Computer Setup, the wireless button will not work until you reenable your - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 8
Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is located in the bottom-left corner of Windows® Mobility Center. 3. Click Properties. 4. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 9
, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections. To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, refer to Windows Help and Support. Click Start > Help and Support. Using HP Connection - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 10
, 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 - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
(either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. As - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 12
any security. New technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more secure and . Find the solution that works best for your network security: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that uses a - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 13
connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection. 's instructions included with your wireless router and other WLAN equipment ● Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support For - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 14
to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer is automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 15
on the code division multiple access (CDMA) telecommunications standard. You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to activate mobile broadband service. The serial number is printed on a label inside the battery bay of your computer. Some mobile network operators require the use of - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 16
the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated. 8. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on the computer. 12 Chapter 3 Using - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 17
the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery. 7. Press in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). 8. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on the computer - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 18
following section for instructions on positioning the antenna 180-degree angle. During WWAN operation in notebook mode: To avoid the possibility of exceeding wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and then to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless Module and service from a supported - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 19
3. Position the antenna in one of the following antenna configurations: ● If the computer is in notebook mode, the antenna should be positioned at a 90-degree angle. ● If the computer is in tablet mode, the antenna should be positioned at a 180-degree - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 20
Not recommended: 16 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 21
Using the external WWAN antenna (select models only) 17 - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 22
antenna: 1. Open the antenna. 2. Pull gently on the antenna to remove it from the antenna joint. To connect the external WWAN antenna: 18 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 23
▲ Align the external WWAN antenna with the antenna joint and press gently until the antenna clicks into place. Using the external WWAN antenna (select models only) 19 - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 24
, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on configuring and - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 25
computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. Before working your way through the sequence of possible solutions to your network connection problem, be sure that device drivers are installed for all wireless devices. Use the procedures in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 26
is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 27
icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If an "x" is superimposed over the network status icon, one or more of your WLAN or LAN drivers - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 28
and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for the latest software. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 29
codes that you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network, such as a network - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 30
, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, refer to the router manufacturer's instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 31
Index B Bluetooth device 1, 20 C HP Connection Manager 5 Wireless Assistant 4 T troubleshooting 21 W Wireless Assistant software 2, 4 wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 operating system 2 Wireless Assistant software 2 wireless devices, types 1 wireless icon 2 wireless light 2 wireless - Compaq 610 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 32
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