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Chapter 3: Connecting to the Internet

Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only)

Connection Manager allows you to manage your Internet profiles, SMS (Short Message Service) messaging, connection devices and methods, and edit additional settings.

To start Connection Manager, click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

✎For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.

Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is disabled by Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.

To start Wireless Assistant, click the HP Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

✎Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the system to a network.

To view the state of the wireless devices, position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

✎To display the wireless icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.

If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to change Wireless Assistant properties:

1.Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click HP Wireless Assistant.

2.Click Properties.

3.Select the check box next to Wireless Assistant icon in notification area.

4.Click Apply.

For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:

1.Open Wireless Assistant by double-clicking the icon in the notification area.

2.Click the Help button.

Connecting to an existing wireless network

To connect the computer to an existing wireless network, follow these steps:

1.Click Start, click Connect To, and then click Wireless Network Connection.

2.Select a network to connect to.

 

 

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Contents
Contents Appendix a Routine care What’s next? Getting to know your computerProtecting your computer from viruses Connecting to the InternetLocating the electronic manuals Finding more information Book Page 4 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using HP QuickWeb Select models only Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time Identifying the QuickWeb control buttons Starting Microsoft WindowsIdentifying the LaunchBar icons Identifying the notification icons Following table shows and describes the notification iconsUsing the Settings panel Green charged Yellow low Red critical lowPlaying music Configuring the networkBrowsing photos Making Internet phone calls with Skype select models only Creating instant messages with ChatDisabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Book Page 12 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Connecting to the Internet Choosing the type of Internet accessUsing the Windows New Connection Wizard Choosing an ISPUsing HP Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyConnecting to an existing wireless network Setting up a new wireless network Purchase high-speed Internet servicePurchase and install a wireless router Configure the computer to connect to the wireless networkConnecting to a wired network Book Page 18 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using software Identifying the Windows desktop shortcutsUpdating the software installed on the computer Installing software from the InternetInstalling software from a CD or DVD select models only Identifying the software on the computerCreating burning a CD or DVD select models only Book Page 22 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using Windows Security Center Keeping your computer safeProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting your system filesProtecting the computer from power surges Using the computer safelyBacking up your information Backup and recoveryCreating a copy of the hard drive Performing a recovery Using the Disaster Recovery utilityUsing the Instant Restore utility Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utilityBook Page 28 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardAppendix a Routine care Traveling and shippingAppendix a Routine care Appendix B Problem meets solution Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but is not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Printer driver installation failsClick OK, and then click OK again Input power Appendix C SpecificationsOperating environment Book Page 36 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Index Index
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