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To create a new network profile Note The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with hpsetup as the SSID. However, for security and privacy HP recommends you create a new network profile on your computer as described here, and then run the Wireless Setup Wizard to detect the new network. 1. Make sure that your AirPort is turned on. When AirPort is turned on, the following icon appears in the menu bar (Show AirPort must be selected in the menu bar). Network setup To check this, click on the AirPort icon. If Turn Airport On is available, select it to turn on AirPort. If the AirPort icon is not present, do the following: a. On the Network Preferences screen, select Airport Panel. b. Enable Allow the computer to create networks. c. Enable Show Airport status in menu bar. 2. Click the AirPort icon. 3. Select Create Network.... 4. On the Computer to Computer dialog, click in the Name box and enter a new network name. For example you can type the name Mynetwork (or something more meaningful, such as your initials). Note Notice that the M in Mynetwork is uppercase (capital), and the rest of the letters are lowercase (small). This is important to remember in case you need to enter the SSID at a later time on the Wireless Setup Wizard. 5. In the Channel box, use the default Automatic setting. 6. Click Show Options. 7. To enable encryption for security, select the Encryption check box. 8. In the Password box, type a password that has exactly 5 or exactly 13 alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter ABCDEF1234567. Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the password. A HEX password must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption. 9. In the Confirm box, type the same password. 10. Write down your password, which on your HP All-in-One is called a WEP key. You will need your WEP key when run the Wireless Setup Wizard. 11. Click OK. 12. Go to the HP All-in-One and use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect your HP Allin-One to the wireless network. Create a network profile for other operating systems If you have an operating system other than Windows XP, HP recommends that you use the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the Basics Guide 19

Section	Page
Contents	4
HP All-in-One overview	6
The HP All-in-One at a glance	7
Control panel features	8
Use the HP Photosmart software	10
Find more information	11
Access the onscreen Help	11
Network setup	12
Wired network setup	12
What you need for a wired network	13
Connect the HP All-in-One to the network	13
Install the software for a network connection	14
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup	16
What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network	17
Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network	17
Wireless ad hoc network setup	19
What you need for an ad hoc network	19
Prepare a Windows XP computer	20
Prepare a Mac	21
Create a network profile for other operating systems	22
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network	23
Connect to additional computers on a network	24
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection	24
Manage your network settings	25
Change basic network settings from the control panel	25
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard	25
View and print network settings	25
Restore network defaults	26
Turn the wireless radio on and off	26
Print the wireless network test	26
Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings	27
Set link speed	27
Change IP settings	27
Use the Embedded Web Server	28
Access the Embedded Web Server	28
Use the Embedded Web Server setup wizard	29
Network configuration page definitions	29
General network settings	29
Wired (802.3) network settings	30
Wireless (802.11) network settings	32
Bluetooth settings	35
Fax setup	37
Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing	37
Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office	38
Select your fax setup case	39
Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)	42
Case B: Set up the HP All-in-One with DSL	42
Case C: Set up the HP All-in-One with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line	44
Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line	45
Case E: Shared voice/fax line	46
Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail	47
Case G: Fax line shared with computer dial-up modem (no voice calls received)	48
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem	49
Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine	51
Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine	52
Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail	54
Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes	56
Set the answer mode	56
Set the number of rings before answering	57
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing	57
Test your fax setup	58
Set the fax header	58
Use the HP All-in-One features	60
Load originals and load paper	60
Load originals	60
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper	60
Load an original in the Slide and Negative Film holder	61
Avoid paper jams	64
Make a copy	64
Scan an image	64
Scan an original to a computer	65
Make reprints of your photos	65
Scan an original to a memory card or storage device	66
Scan slides or negative film	67
Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos	68
Print from a software application	70
Send a basic fax	71
Replace the ink cartridges	72
Align the printer	74
Clean the HP All-in-One	75
Clean the glass	75
Clean the lid backing	75
Clean the exterior	76
Troubleshooting and support	77
Uninstall and reinstall the software	77
Hardware setup troubleshooting	78
Fax setup troubleshooting	80
The fax test failed	80
Network setup troubleshooting	95
Wired network setup troubleshooting	95
Wireless setup troubleshooting	97
Network software installation troubleshooting	100
Clear paper jams	101
Information on ink cartridges	102
Ink cartridge messages	102
Support process	107
HP support by phone	107
Phone support period	107
Placing a call	107
After the phone support period	107
Additional warranty options	107
Technical information	108
System requirements	108
Paper specifications	108
Paper tray capacities	108
Paper sizes	108
Print specifications	108
Copy specifications	109
Scan specifications	109
Fax specifications	109
Physical specifications	109
Power specifications	109
Environmental specifications	110
Acoustic information	110
Environmental product stewardship program	110
Regulatory notices	110
Regulatory model identification number	110
Ink cartridge warranty information	110
Warranty	111

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To create a new network profile

Note

The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with

hpsetup

as the SSID. However, for security and privacy HP recommends you

create a new network profile on your computer as described here, and then run

the Wireless Setup Wizard to detect the new network.

Make sure that your AirPort is turned on.

When AirPort is turned on, the following icon appears in the menu bar (

Show

AirPort

must be selected in the menu bar).

To check this, click on the

AirPort

icon.

Turn Airport On

is available, select it to turn on AirPort.

If the AirPort icon is not present, do the following:

On the

Network Preferences

screen, select

Airport Panel

Enable

Allow the computer to create networks

Enable

Show Airport status in menu bar

Click the

AirPort

icon.

Select

Create Network…

On the

Computer to Computer

dialog, click in the

Name

box and enter a new

network name.

For example you can type the name

Mynetwork

(or something more meaningful,

such as your initials).

Note

Notice that the

Mynetwork

is uppercase (capital), and the rest

of the letters are lowercase (small). This is important to remember in case

you need to enter the SSID at a later time on the Wireless Setup Wizard.

In the

Channel

box, use the default

Automatic

setting.

Click

Show Options

To enable encryption for security, select the

Encryption

check box.

In the

Password

box, type a password that has

exactly

5 or

exactly

alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might

enter

ABCDE

12345

. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter

ABCDEF1234567

Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the password. A HEX

password must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit

encryption.

In the

Confirm

box, type the same password.

10.

Write down your password, which on your HP All-in-One is called a

WEP key

. You

will need your WEP key when run the Wireless Setup Wizard.

11. Click

12.

Go to the HP All-in-One and use the

Wireless Setup Wizard

to connect your HP All-

in-One to the wireless network.

Create a network profile for other operating systems

If you have an operating system other than Windows XP, HP recommends that you use

the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the

Basics Guide

Network setup