HP Presario CQ35-100 - Notebook PC User Manual
HP Presario CQ35-100 - Notebook PC User Manual

HP Presario CQ35-100 - Notebook PC User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless (Select Models Only) User Guide...
  • Page 2 Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
  • Page 3: Product Notice

    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
  • Page 4 Product notice...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Identifying wireless and network status icons ..................2 Using the wireless controls ........................3 Using the wireless button ........................4 Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ..............5 Using operating system controls ......................6 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN ..........................
  • Page 7: Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)

    Using wireless devices (select models only) Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities.
  • Page 8: Identifying Wireless And Network Status Icons

    Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Wireless (disconnected) Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.
  • Page 9: Using The Wireless Controls

    Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls...
  • Page 10: Using The Wireless Button

    Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 11: Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)

    Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is disabled by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by the Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.
  • Page 12: Using Operating System Controls

    Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
  • Page 13: Using A Wlan

    Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ●...
  • Page 14: Setting Up A Wlan

    Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ●...
  • Page 15: Protecting Your Wlan

    Protecting your WLAN Because the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more powerful forms of attack—it is essential to understand that WLANs are vulnerable to well-known and well-documented security weaknesses. WLANs in public areas, or “hotspots,” like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security. New technologies are being developed by wireless manufacturers and hotspot service providers that make the public environment more secure and anonymous.
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Wlan

    Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless light is off, press the wireless button. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
  • Page 17: Roaming To Another Network

    Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer is automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN.
  • Page 18: Using Hp Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)

    Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than are possible with WLANs. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which in most cases is a mobile phone network operator. Coverage for HP Mobile Broadband is similar to mobile phone voice coverage.
  • Page 19: Inserting A Sim

    Inserting a SIM CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. To insert a SIM: Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.
  • Page 20 Slide the SIM slot tray (1) to the right to release it, and then lift the left side of the slot tray and swing it up and to the right (2). Insert the SIM card into the slot tray (1), swing the slot tray to the left and down (2), and then slide the slot tray to the left to secure it (3).
  • Page 21 Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it snaps into place (2). Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. Reconnect external power.
  • Page 22: Removing A Sim

    Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
  • Page 23 Slide the SIM slot tray (1) to the right to release it, lift the left side of the slot tray and swing it up and to the right (2), and then remove the SIM card (3). Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it snaps into place (2).
  • Page 24: Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)

    Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ●...
  • Page 25: Bluetooth And Internet Connection Sharing (Ics)

    Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet. When two or more computers are connected using Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is enabled on one of the computers, the other computers may not be able to connect to the Internet using the Bluetooth network.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems

    Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ●...
  • Page 27: Cannot Connect To A Wlan

    Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
  • Page 28: Cannot Connect To A Preferred Network

    Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (<...
  • Page 29: Network Status Icon Is Not Displayed

    Network status icon is not displayed If the network status icon is not displayed in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows “Device not Found” error message may also be displayed.
  • Page 30: Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable

    Current network security codes are unavailable If you are prompted for a network key or an SSID when connecting to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. You must have the current codes to make a connection on a secure network. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network.
  • Page 31: Wlan Connection Is Very Weak

    WLAN connection is very weak If the connection is very weak, or if your computer cannot make a connection to a WLAN, minimize interference from other devices, as follows: ● Move your computer closer to the wireless router or access point. ●...
  • Page 32: Cannot Connect To The Wireless Router

    Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, refer to the router manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 33: Index

    Index setup of WLAN 8 Bluetooth device 1, 18 inserting 13 removing 16 connecting to a WLAN 10 software corporate WLAN connection 10 Wireless Assistant 5 encryption 9 troubleshooting 20 firewall 9 Wireless Assistant software 3, 5 wireless button 3 wireless controls HP Mobile Broadband 12 button 3...

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