HP Pro x2 612 G1 manual Connecting to a network, Connecting to a wireless network

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3Connecting to a network

Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.

Connecting to a wireless network

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

●HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only)—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that gives you wireless connectivity over a much larger area. Mobile network operators install base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.

●Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth- enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.

For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.

Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:

●Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wireless button)

●Operating system controls

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 on the keyboard. The term wireless button is used throughout this guide to refer to all types of wireless controls.

To turn off wireless devices using HP Connection Manager:

▲Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the power button next to the desired device.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Security Support Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Finding information User guides View Warranty InformationSupport User guides Resources Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerComponents Description Tablet edge components Component Description DisplayCommunication and Chat HP WebCam Top Power keyboardTouchPad Lights Fn key KeysHelp and Support User Guides Right sideLeft side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboardAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a WlanUsing the wireless button Using operating system controlsSetting up a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkSetting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickIdentifying the pen components Using the digitizer pen select models onlyHolding the pen Storing the penUsing the keyboard Hot key combination Description Identifying the hot keysUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsHot key combination Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadAdjusting the volume Connecting speakersConnecting headphones and microphones MultimediaVideo WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer VGA DisplayPort Connecting wired displays using 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recovery mediaUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 7 operating system media Using f11 recovery tools select models onlySelect Repair your computer Starting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Contacting support SupportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with or shipping your computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsMaintenance SIM
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