HP G32-200 Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 35

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated. The wireless network connection is not working If a wireless network connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions: ✎ If you are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator. ■ Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot problems, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless device is turned on. ■ Be sure that the computer wireless antennas are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on. ✎ For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web site links in Help and Support. Notebook Essentials 29

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power.
Be sure that the device, especially if it is older, is compatible with the operating system.
Be sure that the correct drivers are installed and updated.
The wireless network connection is not working
If a wireless network connection is not working as expected, follow these suggestions:
If you are connecting to a corporate network, contact the IT administrator.
Click
Start
, click
Control Panel
, click
Network and Internet
, click
Network and
Sharing Center
, click
Troubleshoot problems
, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Be sure that the computer wireless device is turned on.
Be sure that the computer wireless antennas are free from obstructions.
Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected and
that the lights are on.
Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power
adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on.
Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off and then back on.
For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web site
links in Help and Support.