HP 14 Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 Notebook User Manual

							3Network connections
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●WLAN device—Connects the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi 
networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate 
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							Connecting to a WLANNOTE:When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an 
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will 
help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the  Internet service.
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.Select the network status icon in the taskbar, and then connect to one of the available networks.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code, and 
then select 
Next to complete the connection.
NOTE:If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.NOTE:If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, right-click the network status icon in the 
taskbar, and then select 
Open Network and Sharing Center. Select 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.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, select the network status icon 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 


						

							For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network 
operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer.
Using HP Mobile Connect (select products only)
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							2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.NOTE:If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents interference from 
TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.
Using a modem (select products only)
A modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable. In some 
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							To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11 telephone jack, follow these 
steps:
1.Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the modem cable into the modem cable adapter (2).
3.Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack.
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							4Screen navigation
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
●Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen (select products only)
●Use touch gestures on the TouchPad
●Use keyboard and optional mouse (mouse purchased separately)
●Use the pointing stick (select products only)
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures
The TouchPad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures. You can also use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To navigate a touch screen (select products only), touch the screen directly using gestures 
described in this chapter.
You can also customize gestures and view demonstrations of how they work. Type control panel in the 
taskbar search box, select 
Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, 
select 
Mouse.
NOTE:Unless noted, gestures can be used on the TouchPad or a touch screen (select products only).NOTE:Your TouchPad is equipped with a capacitive image sensor. This sensor supports the force-enabled 
gesture continuation feature for navigating, scrolling, and pinching/zooming. This feature enables these  TouchPad gestures to repeatedly continue as long as 


						

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							5Entertainment features
Use your HP computer for business or pleasure to meet with others via the webcam, mix audio and video, or 
connect external devices like a projector, monitor, TV, or speakers. See 
Components on page 4 to locate the 
audio, video and camera features on your computer.
Using a webcam (select products only)
Your computer has a webcam (integrated camera) that records video and captures photographs. Some 
models allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
▲To access the camera, type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select Camera from the list of 
applications.
Using audio
You can download and listen to music, stream audio content (including radio) from the web, record audio, or  mix audio and video to create multimedia. You can also play music CDs on the computer (on select models) or 
attach an external optical drive to play CDs. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach headphones or  speakers.
Connecting speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your computer by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your computer or on a docking station.
To connect wireless speakers to your computer, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before 
connecting speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headsets 
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, 
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the 
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental 
Notices
.
To access this document:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
– or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
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							To view or change sound settings:
▲Type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, 
and then select 
Sound.
– or –
Right-click the Start button, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Sound.
Your computer may include an enhanced sound system by Bang & Olufsen, DTS, Beats audio, or another  provider. As a result, your computer may include advanced audio features that can be controlled through an 
audio control panel 
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