HP : LW883AW, : LY849UA, : G4 1107NR, : B4B15UA manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Introduction	1
Finding more information about your new computer	1
2 Networking (select models only)	2
Creating a wireless connection	2
Identifying wireless and network status icons	2
Turning wireless devices on or off	3
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	3
Using operating system controls	4
Using a WLAN	4
Connecting to an existing WLAN	4
Setting up a new WLAN	4
Protecting your WLAN	5
Roaming to another network	6
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	6
Inserting a SIM	6
Removing a SIM	7
Using GPS (select models only)	7
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	8
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	8
Connecting to a wired network	8
Using a modem (select models only)	8
Connecting a modem cable	9
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	9
Selecting a location setting	10
Viewing the current location selection	10
Adding new locations when traveling	10
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)	11
3 Multimedia	13
Using the media activity controls	13

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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 Page Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSelect Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only DisplayPort VideoHdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Using HP Power Manager select models onlySetting password protection on wakeup Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information Maximizing battery discharge time Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models onlyInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices 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 driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios 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 Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Exiting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords