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4 Networking ● Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ● Wireless-For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 15 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 16. ● Wired-You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on connecting to a wired network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. 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 password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in a safe place. 14 Chapter 4 Networking

Section	Page
Welcome	9
Finding information	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Top	12
TouchPad	12
Lights	13
Keys	14
Front	14
Right side	15
Left side	17
Display	18
Bottom	19
HP QuickWeb	20
Starting HP QuickWeb	20
Networking	22
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)	22
Connecting to a wireless network	23
Connecting to an existing WLAN	23
Setting up a new WLAN network	24
Configuring a wireless router	24
Protecting your WLAN	24
Keyboard and pointing devices	25
Using the keyboard	25
Identifying the hotkey	25
Using the action keys	25
Using pointing devices	28
Setting pointing device preferences	28
Using the TouchPad	28
Navigating	28
Selecting	28
Using TouchPad gestures	29
Scrolling	29
Pinching/Zooming	30
Rotating	30
Maintenance	31
Replacing the battery	32
Inserting the battery	32
Removing the battery	33
Removing or replacing the vanity cover	34
Removing the vanity cover	34
Replacing the vanity cover	34
Replacing the hard drive	36
Removing the hard drive	36
Installing a hard drive	36
Replacing the memory module	37
Backup and recovery	40
Restore	40
Creating restore media	41
Performing a system restore	41
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)	42
Restoring using the restore media	42
Changing the computer boot order	43
Backing up your information	44
Using Windows Backup and Restore	44
Using Windows system restore points	44
When to create restore points	45
Create a system restore point	45
Restore to a previous date and time	45
Customer support	46
Contacting customer support	46
Labels	47
Specifications	48
Input power	48
Operating environment	49

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Networking

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Using an Internet service provider (ISP)

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Connecting to a wireless network

NOTE:

Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your

location.

Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access:

●

Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to

Connecting

to an existing WLAN

on page

Setting up a new WLAN network

on page

●

Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on

connecting to a wired network, refer to the

HP Notebook Reference Guide

Using an Internet service provider (ISP)

Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to

purchase Internet service and a modem. 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 password to access the Internet. Record this

information and store it in a safe place.

Chapter 4

Networking