HP 20-k121us Mobile, 20-k127cl Mobile Connecting to a network, Connecting to a wireless network

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3 Connecting to a network

You can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.

Connecting to a wireless network

Wireless technology transfers information 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. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer 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.

For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Using the wireless controls

The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems.

To use the Network and Sharing Center:

1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select Network and Internet, and the select Network and Sharing Center.

For more information, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help

and Support.

Using an Internet service provider

When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the Internet service.

NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this information and store it in a safe place.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Performing routine maintenance Wireless connection problems Vii Input power Operating specifications Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesMore HP resources Front Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareRight side Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left side Back TopBottom LabelsIdentifying the labels Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANUsing the webcam Enjoying entertainment featuresVolume control Using audioUsing Beats Audio Using videoConnecting headphones Accessing Beats AudioNavigating using the keyboard and pointing devices Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping ScrollingPinching/stretching Rotating select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeTop-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard Fn keyUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the integrated numeric keypadNum lock key Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Manually initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup HP CoolSense select models onlyManually initiating and exiting Hibernation Shutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a memory card Using Disk Defragmenter Performing routine maintenanceUsing Disk Cleanup Maintaining peak performanceCleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Using security measures Setting Windows passwordsInstalling software updates Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing Internet security software Installing Windows updatesUpdating software Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Page Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred networkCannot connect to the wireless router Current network security codes are unavailableNetwork status icon is not displayed Power problemsHard drive error Computer will not turn on or startComputer is not responding Display problemsKeyboard and mouse problems Computer shuts down unexpectedlyPage Audio problems No sound is producedSoftware problems Specifications Input powerOperating specifications Electrostatic Discharge Bios Index

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