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Using wireless devices (select models only)

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.

●HP Mobile Broadband Module—A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a mobile network operator’s base station. Mobile network operators install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, regions, or even countries.

●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.

●Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 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.

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Contents HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Multimedia Power management 101 112 161 Xii Features Identifying hardwareTop components Pointing devicesFeatures Lights Buttons and switches Keys Panel System and Maintenance Power Options Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Rear components Bottom components Display Wireless antennas select models only Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using the tablet Tablet display componentsTablet mode Rotating the displayPage Page Page Networking Using wireless devices select models onlyIdentifying wireless and network icons Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionWork behind a firewall Close your networkSelect Start Connect To Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSSelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot create a Wlan connection Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerClick the Wireless Networks tab Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Using the modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionAdding new locations when traveling Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Communications Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardScrolling Three finger flick Using the pointing stick Connecting an external mouseHolding the pen Using the penIdentifying the pen components Pressure sensitivity Performing other procedures with the penPerforming mouse clicks with the pen Using the pen holder Calibrating the penUsing the touch screen select models only Setting pen preferencesTapping or clicking FlickingDragging ScrollingRotating Pinching Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen settingsUsing the keyboard Using the keyboard lightPage Using hotkeys Displaying system informationPage Initiating Standby Switching the screen image Viewing battery charge informationEnabling/disabling the TouchPad fn+f5 Decreasing screen brightnessUsing HP Quick Launch Buttons Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using HP QuickLook Using HP QuickWeb Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling your preloaded multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam Capturing business card images Page Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbySelect Start Turn Off Computer Using the Power MeterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power schemes Selecting a different power schemeViewing the current scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batterySelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Testing an AC adapterShutting down the computer Page Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Page Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Stopping and removing a USB deviceUsing USB legacy support Stopping and removing a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceConnecting a 1394 device Page Using external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the docking connector Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cardsExternal media cards Stopping and removing a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory modulePage Page Page Increasing hard drive space for the Hibernation file Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator passwordChanging a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordEntering a DriveLock password Page Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Securing system devices Using Computer Setup security featuresViewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating softwarePage Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Click DownloadBackup and recovery Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Backing up your informationRecovering the operating system and programs Performing a recoveryRecovering your information Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupFile menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Select Computer Setup menus Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device orderPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesManagement and printing Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only Enabling the iAMT solutionUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationIAMT Configuration Change Intel ME PasswordUsing the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Cleaning guidelines Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSymbols/Numerics IndexUSB SIM Passwords SIM AMT
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