Connecting to a public WLAN

113

 

Using wireless security features

113

 

Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

114

10 Modem and Local Area Network

 

 

Modem

115

 

Connecting the modem cable

116

 

Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter

117

 

Selecting a location setting

117

 

Viewing the current country selection

117

 

Adding new locations when traveling

118

 

Solving travel connection problems

119

 

Using preinstalled communication software

120

 

Local area networks

121

11

Security

 

 

Security features

123

 

Passwords

124

 

Guidelines for setting passwords

124

 

Passwords set in Windows

125

 

QuickLock

125

 

Passwords set in the Setup Utility

126

 

Administrator password

126

 

Managing an administrator password

126

 

Entering an administrator password

127

 

Power-on password

127

 

Managing a power-on password

127

 

Entering a power-on password

127

 

Antivirus software

128

 

Firewall software

128

 

Critical updates

128

 

Optional security cable

129

12

Setup Utility

 

 

Setup Utility access

131

 

Setup Utility language

132

 

Setup Utility defaults

133

 

Setup Utility menus

134

 

Main menu

134

 

Security menu

134

 

System Configuration menu

135

 

Diagnostics menu

135

13 Software Update and Recovery

 

 

Software updates

137

 

HP Software Update

137

 

Software updates and the HP Web site

138

 

Accessing computer information

138

 

Downloading a BIOS update

139

ENWW

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