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HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status, and SMS (text) messages. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To open HP Connection Manager, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager. For more details about using HP Connection Manager, see the HP Connection Manager software Help. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. 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 computer 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. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	14
Finding your hardware and software information	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button, speakers, and subwoofer	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	25
Using operating system controls	26
Using a WLAN	26
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	27
Configuring a wireless router	27
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	28
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	28
Connecting to a wired network	29
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	29
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Using the webcam	32
Using audio	32
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones	32
Connecting a microphone	32
Using Beats Audio	32
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	32
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio	33
Checking the sound	33
Using video	33
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor	34
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)	34
Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	35
Managing your audio and video files	35
Using the keyboard and pointing devices	36
Using the keyboard	37
Using ALT GR key combinations	37
Using the action keys	37
Using the hot keys	38
Using the TouchPad	39
Using TouchPad gestures	39
Using the TouchPad	40
Turning the TouchPad off or on	40
Navigating	41
Selecting	41
Using TouchPad gestures	42
Scrolling	43
Pinching/Zooming	43
Rotating	44
Flicking	44
Managing power	45
Using Sleep or Hibernation	46
Initiating and exiting Sleep	46
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	47
Setting password protection on wakeup	47
Using the power meter	48
Selecting a power plan	49
Running on battery power	50
Finding battery information	50
Conserving battery power	50
Identifying low battery levels	50
Running on external power	51
HP CoolSense (select models only)	52
Refreshing your software content (select models only)	53
Shutting down the computer	53
Managing and sharing information	54
Using a USB device	54
Connecting a USB device	54
Removing a USB device	55
Connecting a powered USB device	55
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	56
Maintaining your computer	57
Improving performance	57
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	57
Using Disk Defragmenter	58
Using Disk Cleanup	58
Updating programs and drivers	59
Cleaning your computer	60
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	60
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	60
Traveling with or shipping your computer	61
Securing your computer and information	62
Locating your security software	62
Using passwords	63
Setting Windows passwords	63
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	64
Using Internet security software	64
Using antivirus software	65
Using firewall software	65
Installing software updates	65
Installing Windows security updates	65
Installing HP and third-party software updates	65
Securing your wireless network	66
Backing up your software applications and information	66
Using an optional security cable lock	66
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	67
Updating the BIOS	67
Determining the BIOS version	67
Downloading a BIOS update	68
Using System Diagnostics	69
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	70
Creating backups	70
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	70
What you need to know	70
Creating the recovery media	71
Creating system restore points	71
What you need to know	71
Creating a system restore point	71
Backing up system and personal information	72
Tips for a successful backup	72
What you need to know	72
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	73
Restore and recovery	74
Restoring to a previous system restore point	74
Restoring specific files	74
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	74
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	74
What you need to know	74
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	75
Recovering using the recovery media	75
Changing the computer boot order	76
Specifications	77
Input power	77
Operating environment	78
Troubleshooting and support	79
Troubleshooting	80
Wireless connection problems	80
Cannot connect to a WLAN	80
Cannot connect to a preferred network	80
Current network security codes are unavailable	81
WLAN connection is very weak	82
Cannot connect to the wireless router	82
Network status icon is not displayed	82
Audio problems	83
Power management problems	83
Resolving a low battery level	83
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	83
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	83
Contacting support	84
Electrostatic Discharge	85

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HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status,

and SMS (text) messages. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification area, at

the far right of the taskbar.

To open HP Connection Manager, select

Start

All Programs

HP Help and Support

Connection Manager

For more details about using HP Connection Manager, see the HP Connection Manager software

Help.

Using operating system controls

The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,

manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.

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 computer 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.

Chapter 3

Connecting to a network