HP 1103530NR manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Introduction

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Finding more information about your new computer

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2 Networking (select models only)

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Creating a wireless connection

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Identifying wireless and network status icons

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Turning wireless devices on or off

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Using the wireless button

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Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices

 

on or off

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Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

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Using operating system controls

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Using a WLAN

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Connecting to an existing WLAN

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Setting up a new WLAN

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Protecting your WLAN

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Roaming to another network

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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)

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Inserting a SIM

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Removing a SIM

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices

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Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

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Using GPS (select models only)

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Connecting to a wired network

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Using a modem (select models only)

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Connecting a modem cable

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Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter

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Selecting a location setting

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Viewing the current location selection

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Adding new locations when traveling

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Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (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 Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Select Start Connect to Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeVideo Using SkyRoom select models onlyWebcam select models only Hdmi DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery Check in WindowsMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerReplacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Slot load Inserting an optical discTray load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionWindows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords SIM