User's Manual

To end a Bluetooth connection:
1. Press the Wireless Manager link on the Home screen or press Start > Settings > Connections
> Bluetooth.
2. Press Menu > Turn Off Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi feature in your HP iPAQ enables wireless Internet connectivity and is an effective replacement
for cable based connections. Wi-Fi uses access points to transmit and receive data. Your HP iPAQ can
connect to an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi or connect directly to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Use Wi-Fi to:
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Access the Internet.
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Send and receive e-mail.
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Access corporate network information.
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Use VPNs for secure remote access.
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Use hotspots for wireless connectivity.
Press the Wireless Manager link on the Home screen or press Start > Settings > Connections >
Wi-Fi.
NOTE: Using dial-up or wireless networks to access a corporate network, e-mail, or other wireless
communications, such as Bluetooth devices, might require separate hardware together with a Wi-Fi
infrastructure and a service contract.
Check with your service provider for the availability of network coverage in your area. Not all Web content
might be available. Some Web content might require installation of additional software.
Wi-Fi terms
Become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Wi-Fi.
Term Definition
802.11 standard An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless local area networks (Wi-Fi).
Device-to-computer or ad-hoc A mode that does not use access points. It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity in
a wireless LAN.
Domain Name System (DNS) The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses. It is an
easy name to remember for an Internet address. Every Web site has its own specific IP
address on the Internet.
Encryption An alphanumeric (letters and numbers) conversion process of data primarily used for
protection against any unauthorized access.
Hotspots Public or private areas where you can access Wi-Fi service. These wireless connections can
be located, for example, at a library, cyber cafe, hotel, airport lounge, or convention center.
This service can be free or sometimes requires a fee.
Infrastructure This connection mode uses wireless access points to connect to networks.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption standard defined by the IEEE 802.11
committee and is used for security in wireless connections.
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