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Using a WLAN, Using an Internet service provider, Setting up a WLAN

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To use operating system controls, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Using an Internet service provider When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the Internet service. NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this information and store it in a safe place. 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 Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have. 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. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	13
Finding your hardware and software information	13
Front	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	26
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	27
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Multimedia features	30
Using the webcam	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones and microphones	32
Checking the sound	32
Using video	32
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only)	33
Connecting an HDMI device	33
Configuring HDMI audio settings	34
Managing your audio and video files (select models only)	35
Using the keyboard and pointing devices	36
Using the keyboard	36
Using ALT GR key combinations	36
Using the action keys	36
Using the hot keys	37
Using the keypad	38
Using the integrated numeric keypad	38
Using the TouchPad	38
Navigating	39
Selecting	39
Using TouchPad gestures	39
Scrolling	40
Pinching/zooming	40
Managing power	41
Using Sleep or Hibernation	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	42
Setting password protection on wakeup	42
Using the power meter	42
Selecting a power plan	42
Running on battery power	43
Removing a user-replaceable battery	43
Finding battery information	45
Conserving battery power	45
Identifying low battery levels	45
Storing a user-replaceable battery	45
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	46
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	46
Running on external power	46
Shutting down the computer	47
Managing and sharing information	48
Using a USB device	48
Connecting a USB device	48
Removing a USB device	49
Connecting a powered USB device	49
Inserting and removing a memory card	50
Maintaining your computer	51
Improving performance	51
Handling drives	51
Using Disk Defragmenter	51
Using Disk Cleanup	52
Updating programs and drivers	52
Cleaning your computer	52
Cleaning procedures	52
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	53
Cleaning the sides or cover	53
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	53
Traveling with or shipping your computer	53
Securing your computer and information	55
Locating your security software	55
Using passwords	55
Setting Windows passwords	56
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	57
Using Internet security software	57
Using antivirus software	57
Using firewall software	58
Installing software updates	58
Installing Windows security updates	58
Installing HP and third-party software updates	58
Securing your wireless network	58
Backing up your software applications and information	59
Using an optional security cable lock	59
Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	60
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	60
Updating the BIOS	60
Determining the BIOS version	60
Downloading a BIOS update	61
Using System Diagnostics	61
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)	62
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	62
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	63
Creating backups	63
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	63
What you need to know	63
Creating the recovery media	64
Creating system restore points	64
What you need to know	64
Creating a system restore point	64
Backing up system and personal information	64
Tips for a successful backup	65
What you need to know	65
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	65
Restore and recovery	66
Restoring to a previous system restore point	66
Restoring specific files	66
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	66
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	66
What you need to know	66
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	67
Recovering using the recovery media	67
Changing the computer boot order	68
Specifications	69
Input power	69
Operating environment	69
Troubleshooting and support	70
Troubleshooting	70
Wireless connection problems	70
Cannot connect to a WLAN	70
Cannot connect to a preferred network	70
Current network security codes are unavailable	71
WLAN connection is very weak	71
Cannot connect to the wireless router	72
Network status icon is not displayed	72
Audio problems	72
Power management problems	73
Resolving a low battery level	73
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	73
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	73
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	73
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	73
Contacting support	74
Electrostatic Discharge	75

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To use operating system controls, select

Start

Control Panel

Network and Internet

Network

and Sharing Center

For more information, select

Start

Help and Support

Using a WLAN

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

other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

NOTE:

The terms

wireless router

and

wireless access point

are often used interchangeably.

●

A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points

that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical

network functions.

●

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

wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional

pieces of hardware or software.

To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided

through a service provider or a public or corporate network).

Using an Internet service provider

When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an

Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The

ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem,

and test the Internet service.

NOTE:

Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this

information and store it in a safe place.

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 Internet service provider

●

A wireless router

(2)

(purchased separately)

●

A wireless computer

(3)

NOTE:

Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type

of modem you have.

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.

Chapter 3

Connecting to a network