HP Pavilion 15 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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							KeysComponentDescription(1) esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with 
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fn key.
(2) fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in 
combination with the 
esc key or the spacebar.
(3)Windows keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.(4) Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.NOTE:On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance 
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							3Connecting to a network
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
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 
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							Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)
HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices and an interface for 
sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following 
devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi
●Bluetooth
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							●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can 
accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions.
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							Protecting your WLAN
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network 
from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like 
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							●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network (PAN) of 
Bluetooth devices. For information about 
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							4Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, 
connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, 
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