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HP R4003XX, R4000, R4001XX, R4012US Identifying an 802.11 wireless device, Select Start My Computer

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Identifying an 802.11 wireless device

To install the WLAN software for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your notebook. To identify an integrated

802.11 wireless device:

1.Display the names of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your notebook:

a.Select Start > My Computer.

b.Right-click the My Computer window.

c.Select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager >

Network Adapters.

2.Identify the 802.11 wireless device from the list that is displayed:

❏ The listing for an 802.11 wireless device includes the term wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11.

❏ If no 802.11 wireless device is listed, either your notebook does not have an integrated 802.11 wireless device, or the driver for the 802.11 wireless device is not properly installed.

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Hardware and Software Guide Page Contents Power Keyboard Digital Memory Cards USB and 1394 Devices Security 15Notebook Care Top Components Component IDKeyboard and Mute Lights Power/Standby, Wireless and Memory Reader Lights TouchPad Power Controls Wireless and Volume Buttons Select Models OnlyKeys Fn keyFront Components Rear Components Right-Side Components PortsJacks and Vent External Card Features Left-Side ComponentsSecurity Cable Slot, Ports and Bays Bottom Components Bays and VentsExpansion Memory Module Compartment Wireless Antennae Power and Modem Hardware Additional Hardware ComponentsOptical Discs Labels Support My Compaq ComputerPower Power Control and Light LocationsPower Power Sources Selecting a Power SourceUsing External or Battery Power Standby and Hibernation StandbyHibernation Power When the Power Supply Is Uncertain When You Leave Your WorkInitiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Default Power Settings When Using Drive MediaTask Procedure Results Turning the Notebook or Display On or OffTask Procedure Result Initiating or Restoring from HibernationInitiating or Resuming from Standby Windows XP Home Select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By.†Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Power OptionsAccessing the Power Options Window Displaying the Power Meter Icon Select the check box for Always show icon on the taskbarSetting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security Password Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Battery PacksInserting a Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Charging an In-Use Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackCharging a New Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge InformationDisplaying Charge Information on the Screen Managing Low-Battery ConditionsPower Meter Interpreting Charge Information DisplaysIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Low-Battery ConditionResolving Low-Battery Conditions When External Power Is AvailableCalibrating a Battery Pack When to CalibrateHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackClear the Enable hibernation check box Recharging the Battery Pack Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tabConserving Battery Power Conserving Power as You WorkStoring a Battery Pack Selecting Power Conservation SettingsDisposing of a Used Battery Pack Keyboard Using the TouchPadTouchPad Keyboard Setting Mouse Properties To access the TouchPad Properties windowHotkeys Hotkey Quick ReferenceOpening the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkey Commands Help and SupportOpening the Print Window fn+f2 Opening Internet Explorer fn+f3Switching Displays fn+f4 Initiating QuickLock fn+f6 Initiating Standby fn+f5Select Start Control Panel User Accounts User Accounts » Select Start Control Panel User Accounts User Accounts Decreasing Screen Brightness fn+f7 Using the Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12Increasing Screen Brightness fn+f8 Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards Displaying System Information fn+escQuick Launch Buttons Software Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons IconDisplaying Hotkey Information Setting Windows Desktop Icon Display Preferences Keypads Select Arrange Icons ByUsing the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling and Disabling Using an External Numeric Keypad Switching Key FunctionsUsing the Audio-In Microphone Jack Audio FeaturesMultimedia Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack Adjusting the Volume Using the Volume ButtonsUsing the S-Video-Jack Video FeaturesUsing the Windows Volume Icon Multimedia Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television Connecting a Monitor or ProjectorConnecting a Television Connecting the AudioChanging the Video Display Displaying and Switching the Video ImageChanging the Color Television Format Finding Included Multimedia Applications Software SetupMultimedia Software Selecting Multimedia ApplicationsUsing Windows Media Player Using Default ApplicationsUsing Windows MovieMaker Using InterVideo WinDVD Player Using Apple iTunesUsing Sonic RecordNow Using InterVideo WinDVD CreatorInstalling Multimedia Applications Installing Preloaded ApplicationsInstalling Applications from a Disc Select Start RunAccessing Help for Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia ApplicationsObserving the Copyright Warning Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Using Media Activity Hotkeys Setting AutoPlay Preferences Protecting PlaybackChanging DVD Region Settings Select Start Control Panel Performance Maintenance System Changing DVD Settings in the Operating SystemSelect Properties Changing DVD Settings in a Multimedia Application Select Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD PlayerDrives Drive CareIDE Drive Light Primary Hard DriveOptical Drive Inserting an Optical DiscRemoving an Optical Disc With Power Removing an Optical Disc Without Power Displaying Optical Disc Contents Avoiding Standby or HibernationWhat Is a PC Card? PC Cards and ExpressCardsInserting a PC Card PC Cards and ExpressCards Stopping or Removing a PC Card What Is an ExpressCard? Selecting an ExpressCardConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardPC Cards and ExpressCards Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard What Is a Digital Memory Card? Digital Memory CardsUsing the Memory Reader Light Insertion Removal Primary Memory Module Slot What Is a Memory Module?Memory Modules Expansion Memory Module SlotSelecting a Memory Module Removing or Inserting a Memory ModuleMemory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Hibernation File Video Memory SettingsSelect Start Help and Support Center My Compaq Computer Memory Modules What Is USB? USB and 1394 DevicesUSB Device Connection What Is 1394? Device ConnectionInternal Modem Modem and NetworkingModem Cable Modem and Networking Using the Modem Cable Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Modem Country Selection Adding New Locations When TravelingViewing the Current Country Selection 10-6 Hardware and Software Guide Check for pulse or tone dialing Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the telephone line type Select OK OKSet the modem to ignore dial tones Preinstalled Communication Software Select Start All Programs Accessories CommunicationsNetwork Network CableUsing the Network Cable Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Local Area Network Select Models Only Setting Up a Wlan in Your Home Using a Wlan Connection Start Help and SupportUsing Wireless Security Features Installing Wireless Software OptionalIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Select Start My ComputerAccessing Wlan Software Documentation Bluetooth Select Models Only 11-10 Hardware and Software Guide Device Power States 11-12 Hardware and Software Guide Turning On the Devices ThenTurning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Features SecurityTo Protect Against Use This Security Feature Security Preferences Setup Utility QuickLock12-4 Hardware and Software Guide Passwords Compaq and Windows PasswordsFor information about Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines Choosing Your PasswordsCoordinating Your Passwords Compaq Administrator Passwords Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords Entering Compaq Administrator Passwords Power-On PasswordsSetting Power-On Passwords Entering Power-On Passwords DriveLock Setting DriveLock Passwords Entering DriveLock Passwords Changing DriveLock Passwords Removing DriveLock Protection Device Security Select Security Device Security, and then press enterAntivirus Software All Programs Norton AntiVirusCritical Security Updates for Windows XP » Use the update link at Start Help and SupportFirewall Software Optional Security Cable Setup Utility What Is the Setup Utility?Open the Setup Utility Setup Utility Language Navigation and Item Selection System InformationDefault Settings Advanced Features Close the Setup Utility Software Updates Recovery Software UpdatesAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM InformationHardware and Software Guide 14-3 Internet Software Downloading System ROMDownloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Accessories Windows ExplorerAll Programs Accessories Windows Explorer Downloading SoftwareSystem Recovery Safeguarding Your Data Before You BeginSetting a Restore Point Using System RestoreRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard DriveReinstalling Applications from a Recovery Disc Repairing the Operating System Shut Down Turn OffSelect Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Reinstalling the Operating SystemBack Up Data 14-16 Hardware and Software Guide Reinstall the Operating System Reinstall Drivers Update Reinstalled Software Reinstall Additional Software» Select Start Help and Support Temperature 15-2 Hardware and Software Guide Keyboard Display External MouseHardware and Software Guide 15-5 15-6 Hardware and Software Guide Travel and Shipping TravelShipping Review Modem Country Selection in , Modem and NetworkingSpecifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals Feature SupportIndex See also software applications key, WindowsBios information, displaying fn+esc Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc Critical Security Updates See also memory memory modules See also drives hard drive bay See also buttons display switch Index-8 Num lock key Index-10 Primary memory module slot See also memory memory ROM Speakers Service Tag External Setup utility Internal 1-7,4-2 Index-14 VCR