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3 Wireless and local area network

Using wireless devices

Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.

●Bluetooth® device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively close together— typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.

Computers with WLAN devices support one or more of the following IEEE industry standards:

●802.11b, the first popular standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

●802.11g supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. An 802.11g WLAN device is backward compatible with 802.11b devices, so they can operate on the same network.

●802.11a supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 5 GHz.

NOTE: 802.11a is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g.

●802.11n supports data rates of up to 450 Mbps and may operate at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, making it backward compatible with 802.11a, b, and g.

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)	Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless
		key on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant
		software on the computer and indicates that one or more of
		the wireless devices are on.

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Top components Identifying hardwareComponents TouchPadTouchPad buttons DescriptionLights Component DescriptionButton Front components KeysRight-side components Left-side componentsBottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless keyUsing Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another networkConnecting the adapter Identifying the adapter componentsTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Using the action keys Icon DescriptionUsing the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Using the media activity keys Multimedia softwareUsing multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power devices Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupConnecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelIdentifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequenceReplacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareUsing the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drivesConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Using Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility Main menuDiagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information When to create restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USBWlan Hdmi