HP Pavilion Dm1 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other
devices 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.
●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of devices and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.
●A home or...

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...

Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is blue. If the wireless light is off
or amber, press the wireless button.
2.Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
3.Select your WLAN from the list.
4.Click Connect.
If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security key, which
is a security code. Type the code, and then click OK to complete...

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)
HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access
the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it can by using 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.
When used with mobile network operator service, HP Mobile...

Inserting a SIM
To insert a SIM:
1.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.
2.Close the display.
3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
6.Remove the battery.
CAUTION:When inserting a SIM, position the...

Removing a SIM
To remove a SIM:
1.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.
2.Close the display.
3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
6.Remove the battery.
7.Press in on the SIM (1), and then remove...

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:
●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network
(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on...

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following:
●Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed.
●Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled.
●Wireless device or router hardware has failed.
●Wireless device encountered interference from other devices.
NOTE:Wireless networking devices are included with select computer models only. If wireless
networking is not listed in the feature list on the side of...

Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network
Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection:
●If there is a network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon,
and then click Troubleshoot problems.
Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks.
●If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center....

If you are provided with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network, and if you have previously
connected to that network, follow the steps below to connect to the network:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2.Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel.
A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are
active, several are displayed.
3.Select the network in the list, right-click the network, and...