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1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Finding more information about your new computer ............................................................................ 1
2 Networking (select models only) ................................................................................................................... 2
Creating a wireless connection ............................................................................................................ 2
Identifying wireless and network status icons ...................................................................... 2
Turning wireless devices on or off ....................................................................................... 3
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) .......................................................... 3
Using operating system controls .......................................................................................... 4
Using a WLAN ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting to an existing WLAN ......................................................................................... 4
Setting up a new WLAN ....................................................................................................... 4
Protecting your WLAN ......................................................................................................... 5
Roaming to another network ................................................................................................ 6
Using GPS (select models only) ........................................................................................................... 6
Using Bluetooth wireless devices ......................................................................................................... 6
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................... 6
Connecting to a wired network ............................................................................................................. 7
Using a modem (select models only) ................................................................................... 7
Connecting a modem cable ................................................................................ 7
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ......................... 8
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................. 8
Viewing the current location selection ................................................ 8
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................. 8
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) .......................................... 9
3 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Using the media activity controls ........................................................................................................ 11
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 12
Checking audio functions on the computer ........................................................................ 12
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