Compaq Presario C500 Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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- Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 1
Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide - Compaq Presario C500 | 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 Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 3
Table of contents 1 Integrated wireless devices 2 Wireless controls Wireless button ...3 Wireless Assistant software (select models only 4 Operating system controls ...4 3 Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) 4 WLAN devices (select models only) Identifying a WLAN device ...7 Setting up a - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 4
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with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices: ● Bluetooth® device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, , or even countries. For more information on wireless technology, visit http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 6
2 Wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one of three methods: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to as wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls (setup utility) 2 Chapter 2 Wireless controls - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 7
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 turned on. If the wireless light is turned off, all wireless devices are turned off. NOTE On - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 8
not automatically connect the computer to a network or a Bluetooth-enabled device. To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Wireless Assistant icon Center. in the Windows Mobility For more information about Wireless Assistant: 1. Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the icon in the - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 9
devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as ● Network access points. ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 10
home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of four IEEE - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 11
up your wireless network, identify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer: NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. NOTE If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 12
home Windows® supports WLAN with the Network and Sharing Center. To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 13
On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are turned off. ● Verify that your router is correctly installed and configured. For instructions, refer to your router documentation or call your router manufacturer for help. ● Open the Windows Network and Sharing Center and - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 14
Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing firewall. ● Set security on your Web browser. For more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ wireless (English only). 10 Chapter 4 WLAN devices (select models only) ENWW - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 15
a service provider, WWAN gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on the road, across town, or across the country. For information on configuring and using WWAN devices, refer to http://www.hp.com/go/ broadbandwireless - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 16
B Bluetooth device 5 C corporate WLAN connection 9 H home setup of WLAN 8 I Internet connection setup 8 P public WLAN connection 9 S security wireless 10 W wireless button 2 wireless controls button 2 light 2 wireless device wireless network 1 wireless light 2 wireless network description 1 wireless - Compaq Presario C500 | Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 17
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