HP x2 1011 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.

●Wireless Dock (WiDock) (select models only)—Allows the computer to connect via its WiGig connection to devices that are attached to the dock, such as keyboards, monitors and other displays, and wired network connections.

●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

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface for connecting to the Internet using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi

●Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Shutting down the computer Setting power options Vii Viii Support Page Welcome User guides View Warranty Information Finding informationSupport User guides Resources Programs Communication and Chat HP Webcam Getting to know your computerTablet edge components Component DescriptionGuides User guides, select Start Help and Support UserComponent Display Top KeyboardTouchPad Lights Esc key KeysRight Sleep settings , and then select Power and sleep fromUsing a USB device on Left Changing your tablet’s settings Releasing the tablet from the keyboardChanging your tablets view Adjusting your tablet’s screen brightness Adjusting your tablet’s autorotate lockUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a WlanInserting and removing a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyUsing the Wireless Dock WiDock Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Finger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickUsing the digitizer pen select models only Flicking select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Using the keyboard Using the hot keysUsing keypads Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Adjusting the volumeConnecting headphones and microphones WebcamChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort keyboard only VideoConnecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Page 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tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 7 operating system media Using f11 recovery tools select models onlySelect Repair your computer Using Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderSynchronizing the tablet and keyboard Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi select models only Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Contacting support SupportLabels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with or shipping your computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesAn external device is not working Software 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