HP CQ62-202TU manual Identifying wireless and network status icons, Using the wireless controls

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Identifying wireless and network status icons

Icon

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

Wireless (connected)

Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless action

 

 

key (f12) on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant

 

 

software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the

 

 

wireless devices are on.

 

 

 

 

Wireless (disconnected)

Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and

 

 

indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.

 

 

 

 

Wired network (connected)

Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or

 

 

more network devices are connected to a wired network.

 

 

 

 

Wired network (disabled/

Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no

 

disconnected)

network devices are connected (or all network devices are disabled

 

 

in Windows Control Panel).

 

 

 

 

Network (connected)

Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or

 

 

more network devices are connected to a wireless network.

 

 

 

 

Network (disconnected)

Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless

 

 

connections are available, but no network devices are connected to

 

 

a wireless network.

 

 

 

 

Network (disabled/

Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no

 

disconnected)

wireless connections are available (or all wireless network devices

 

 

are turned off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless

 

 

Assistant).

 

 

 

Using the wireless controls

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

●The wireless action key (f12)

●HP Wireless Assistant software

●Operating system controls

Using the wireless action key

The computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more wireless devices, and a wireless light. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (white) when you turn on the computer.

The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are off.

Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless action key (f12) to turn on or turn off all of the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant.

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Adding or replacing a memory module Security 112 Features Identifying hardwareComponents Top componentsTouchPad Lights Panel System and Security Power Options Button and speakersKeys Esc keyRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsPage Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewallConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakUsing the modem select models only Connecting a modem cableConnecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and PrintersSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesConnecting to a local area network Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling PinchingSetting pointing device preferences RotatingUsing the keyboard Function Action key or hotkeyPress f7 to stop the audio playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components MultimediaAdjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keysUsing CyberLink PowerDVD software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical driveAdjusting webcam properties Webcam select models onlyWebcam tips Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the battery meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelCalibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Click Save changes Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Disposing of a used battery Replacing the batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computer Click Shut downDrives Handling drivesIdentifying the installed optical drive Select Start ComputerUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc BD Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating or burning a CD or DVD Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems Removing a CD, DVD, or BDClick Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Managing an administrator passwordPower-on password Managing a power-on passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableSetup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system informationSetup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilityMain menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuSoftware updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timePerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsSelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager windowSymbols/Numerics IndexDVD Ssid Wireless Assistant
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