HP 1103530NR manual Setting up a new Wlan, Select Start Connect to

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Windows XP

1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on page 3.)

2.Select Start > Connect to.

3.Select your WLAN from the list.

If the network is unsecured, a warning is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connection.

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

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

NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to, click Set up a connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.

After the connection is made, you can place the mouse pointer over the network 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.

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)

NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router.

The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.

NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on.

As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

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Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect toProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Removing a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerWebcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo DisplayPort HdmiConfiguring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computerUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSelecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in WindowsUsing Battery Check in Windows Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart cardUsing 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB deviceConnecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusIdentifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Tray load Inserting an optical discSlot load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discSlot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords SIM