Connecting To A Wlan; Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices - HP Laptop User Manual

Connecting to a WLAN

To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2. From the Windows desktop, tap or click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
3. Select your WLAN from the list.
4. Click Connect.
5. If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the
code, and then click OK to complete the connection.
NOTE:
NOTE:
click the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up
a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search
for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.
After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification
area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN
implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural
barriers such as walls and floors.

Using Bluetooth wireless devices

A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable
connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:
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Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
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Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
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Imaging devices (printer, camera)
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Audio devices (headset, speakers)
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Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network
(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the
Bluetooth software Help.
If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Windows desktop, right-
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