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HP Notebook
Reference Guide
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© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This reference guide describes features Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its that are common to most models. Some proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard features may not be available on your Company under license. Intel is a computer. trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, I
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or r
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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 ..
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Webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................................ 12 Video .................................................................................................................................................. 13 VGA ................................................................................................................................... 13 DisplayPort .....................................................
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5 External cards and devices .......................................................................................................................... 24 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only) .......................................................................... 24 Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 24 Removing a digital card .........................................................
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When the disc tray opens normally .................................................. 38 When the disc tray fails to open normally ......................................... 38 Slot load ............................................................................................................ 39 Sharing optical drives ........................................................................................................ 40 Using RAID (select models only) ........................................
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Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 53 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...................................................................................................... 54 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ....................................................................................................... 56 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ..............................
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1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on. NOTE: Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer. Finding more information about your new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Se
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2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports two types of Internet access: ● Wireless—Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2. ● Wired—Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 7. NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information on wireless tech
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Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network. Network (disconnected) Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network. Network (disabled/ Indicates that no wireless connections are available. disconnected) Turning wireless devices on or off You can use the wireless button or HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn off wireless devices. NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key
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Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of other computers and
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NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router. The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired compute
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generate a new key for every packet, and they also generate a different set of keys for each computer network. To accomplish this: ◦ WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) ◦ WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which is a new AES protocol. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with a WEP key before it is transmitted. Without ● the correct key, others will not be able to use the WLAN. Roaming to another
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connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Connecting to a wired network Using a modem (select models only) A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (purchased separately). In some countries or regions, a specific modem cable adapter is also required. Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but they are not compatible with the modem. W
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Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter. To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these steps: 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the modem cable ad
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing your home country or region settings, do not delete your current modem country or region settings. To enable modem use in other countries or regions while preserving your home country or region configuration, add a new configuration for each location in which you will use the modem. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of configuring the modem in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations and laws of the country or region you are visiting, select the coun
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To connect the network cable: 1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 10 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)
