HP 14-3010nr manual Networking select models only, Creating a wireless connection

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2 Networking (select models only)

Your computer supports two types of Internet access:

●Wireless—Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2.

●Wired—Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 7.

NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet.

Creating a wireless connection

Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device

●Bluetooth® device

For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support.

Identifying wireless and network status icons

Icon	Name	Description

	Wireless (connected)	Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.

	Wireless (disconnected)	Indicates that all wireless devices are off.

	HP Connection Manager	Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create and manage
		WLAN and Bluetooth connections.

	Wired network (connected)	Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to the network.

	Network (disabled/	Indicates that all network devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel.
	disconnected)

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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 Using System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Roaming to another networkConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPortHdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models only Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing HP Power Manager select models only Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Conserving battery powerUsing a factory-sealed battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapterUsing Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart cardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA deviceExternal cards and devices 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 statusUsing optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility BiosManaging 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 Imagepad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys