HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 and Windows Vista

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Table of contents

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Finding more information about your new computer ............................................................................ 1

2 Networking (select models only) ................................................................................................................... 2

Creating a wireless connection ............................................................................................................ 2

Identifying wireless and network status icons ...................................................................... 2

Turning wireless devices on or off ....................................................................................... 4

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) .......................................................... 4

Using operating system controls .......................................................................................... 4

Using a WLAN ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting to an existing WLAN ......................................................................................... 5

Setting up a new WLAN ....................................................................................................... 6

Protecting your WLAN ......................................................................................................... 6

Roaming to another network ................................................................................................ 6

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................... 7

Inserting a SIM ..................................................................................................................... 7

Removing a SIM .................................................................................................................. 8

Using GPS (select models only) ........................................................................................................... 8

Using Bluetooth wireless devices ......................................................................................................... 8

Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................... 8

Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................. 9

Using a modem (select models only) ................................................................................... 9

Connecting a modem cable ................................................................................ 9

Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................... 11

Selecting a location setting ............................................................................... 11

Viewing the current location selection .............................................. 11

Adding new locations when traveling ............................................... 12

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) ........................................ 13

3 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Using the media activity controls ........................................................................................................ 15