HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Using a Wlan, Connecting to an existing Wlan, Setting up a new Wlan

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NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for information on identifying the type and location of the wireless button on your computer.

Using the operating system controls

To enable or disable a wireless or wired network device:

1.Right-click the Network Connection icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2.To enable or disable one of the following devices, select or clear one of the following options:

●Enable Networking (all network devices)

●Enable Wireless

Using a WLAN

A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

NOTE: When creating a wireless connection or allowing access to users in a network, you are prompted for the root password.

Connecting to an existing WLAN

1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.

NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for information on identifying the location of the wireless button and wireless light on your computer.

2.Click the Network Connection icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Available wireless networks are listed under Wireless Networks.

3.Click the desired wireless network.

If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security code. Type the code, and then click OK to complete the connection.

NOTE: To connect to a network that is not automatically detected, click the Network Connection icon and select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network. Enter the ESSID information, and set encryption parameters.

NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, and your network is not hidden, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point.

If you do not see the network you want to connect to, right-click the Network Connection icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and click Edit Connections.

Setting up a new WLAN

Required equipment:

●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP)

●A wireless router (purchased separately) (2)

●The wireless computer (3)

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationTop Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Select Computer Control Center Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyFn key KeysFront Environmental Notices RightLeft See Using a USB device onRear Display Bottom Bottom Identifying wireless and network status icons Using an Internet service provider ISPCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a new Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Roaming to another networkPage Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the TouchPadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadNavigating Using TouchPad gesturesSelecting Scrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/ZoomingUsing the pointing stick Setting pointing device preferencesAdjusting the volume Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using video devices Using the webcam select models onlyChecking your audio functions Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerUsing power management Using the Power iconInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapterPage Drives Removing or replacing the service coverHandling drives Replacing the service cover Removing the service coverRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive External cards and devices Using memory cardsInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Inserting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connectorMemory modules Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Computer Setup Setting passwords in the operating systemManaging a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordManaging a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cableEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Select the Use Fingerprint Reader option Enrolling your fingerprintCreating backups Backup and RecoveryCreating restore media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics 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 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and supportComputer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic discharge