HP 435816-001 manual Connecting to a computer network

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Connecting to a computer network

The computer may have the following networking capabilities:

Local area network (LAN)

Wireless local area network (WLAN)

Wireless wide area network (WWAN)

Bluetooth®

If you plan to connect the computer to a home office LAN or WLAN, refer to Help and Support for information on networking. If you need assistance to connect to a company LAN or WLAN, contact your network administrator.

The computer display must be open before you can connect to a wireless network.

For information on activating broadband wireless service, refer to the mobile network operator information included with your computer.

If the computer has a Bluetooth device, you can create a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as computers, telephones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. For information on using a Bluetooth device, refer to Bluetooth online Help.

For information on connecting the computer to the Internet, refer to Appendix A, “Connect to the Internet from your home.”

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardwareComponent Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommendedQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponentRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer from viruses Next stepsProtecting the computer Protecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surges Protecting your system files Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Locating and installing software Installing additional hardware and softwareIdentifying and installing hardware Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyNext steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISPUsing the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connectionConnect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsWhen to back up Backing up your informationBack up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard driveCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsPerforming a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in WindowsSpecifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi­ ronmental Notices Index-4