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Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 33
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 34
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 34
Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 35
Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 35
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................................... 36
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 36
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 36
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 37
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 38
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 39
3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 40
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 40
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 40
Using the pointing stick (select models only) ..................................................................... 40
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 40
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 40
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 40
Using HP QuickLook 3 ....................................................................................................................... 43
Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 43
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................... 43
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................... 44
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 44
Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................ 44
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 45
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 46
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 46
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 47
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. 48
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 48
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 49
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 49
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 51
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 51
Using the external monitor port ......................................................................... 51
Using the DisplayPort ........................................................................................ 51
Optical drive (select models only) ...................................................................................................... 53
Identifying the optical drive ................................................................................................ 53
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................. 53
Configuring AutoPlay ......................................................................................................... 53
Changing DVD region settings .......................................................................................... 54
Observing the copyright warning ....................................................................................... 54
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................ 55
Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................ 55
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ..................................................................... 56
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