HP XU103UT manual Windows Vista

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Icon

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

Wired network (disabled/

Indicates that all network devices are disabled in Windows® Control

 

disconnected)

Panel.

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

Windows Vista

Icon

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

Wireless (connected)

Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.

 

 

 

 

Wireless (disconnected)

Indicates that all wireless devices are off.

 

 

 

 

HP Connection Manager (select models only)

Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to

 

 

create and manage WWAN connections (select models

 

 

only), and monitor the status of WLAN and Bluetooth

 

 

connections.

 

 

 

 

Wireless network connection (connected)

Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to

 

 

a network.

 

 

 

 

Wireless network connection (disconnected)

Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are not

 

 

connected to a network.

 

 

 

 

Network status (connected)

Connected to the wired network.

 

 

 

 

Network status (disconnected)

Not connected to the wired network.

 

 

 

Creating a wireless connection

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionSelect Start All Programs HP HP Documentation Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Inserting a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundVideo Webcam select models onlyPage Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiShutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryTesting an AC adapter Using switchable graphics select models only Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discSlot-load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning proceduresCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the sides and coverUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsComputer Management HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM