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Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over the network. For more information, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and

Support.

Connecting to a WLAN

To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:

1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is white. If the wireless light is off, press the wireless button.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.

2.From the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms.

3.Select Settings, and then click the network status icon.

4.Select your WLAN from the list.

5.Click Connect.

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

NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.

NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Windows desktop, right- click the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is revealed, allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.

NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors.

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:

●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)

●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)

●Imaging devices (printer, camera)

●Audio devices (headset, speakers)

●Mouse

Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a PAN of Bluetooth devices. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software Help.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Visit the HP Apps Store select models only Starting rightRevert to the familiar Start screen select models only Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesStarting right Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam Managing your audio and video files select models onlyUsing audio Using video Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cableSetting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Tapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Finger clickTop-edge swipe select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models onlyOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using Microsoft Windows shortcut keys Manually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computerPage Maintaining your computer Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving performanceCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the sides or coverCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Page Using passwords Securing your computer and informationSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Using firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentCreating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJacks
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