HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Multimedia
ComponentDescription
1DVD buttonWhen the computer is
■On, opens the default DVD 
application to start a DVD in the 
optical drive.
■Off, opens QuickPlay to start a DVD 
in the optical drive. If the QuickPlay 
software is not installed, the 
computer starts in Windows.
■In hibernation, opens QuickPlay to 
start a DVD in the optical drive. If 
the QuickPlay software is not 
installed, the computer resumes 
from hibernation.
2Media buttonIf the QuickPlay software...

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Wireless 
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Wireless Features 
A wireless computer includes 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless 
capability, or both. These devices differ in the following ways:
■An 802.11 wireless computer can connect to wireless local 
area networks (WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, 
and
 public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, 
hotels, and universities. Hotspots are public places where 
you
 can access a wireless network. Contact your Internet...

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Wireless Controls
The wireless button enables and disables 802.11 and Bluetooth 
wireless devices, and the wireless light indicates the state of the 
wireless devices.
The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and the 
wireless light 2.
✎There is also a light on the wireless button.
 
You can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless 
button. You can also enable and disable the wireless devices in 
the Setup...

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802.11 Wireless Devices 
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A computer with an 802.11 wireless device can access a wireless 
local area network (commonly referred to as wireless network, 
wireless LAN, or WLAN), which is composed of other 
computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a 
wireless access point. 
■A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, 
typically uses wireless access points that can handle a large 
number of...

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Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home
Microsoft Windows XP supports WLAN configuration with the 
Wireless Network Connection feature.
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, 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.
■Your wireless computer 3.
The illustration below...

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Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home
To connect to a WLAN connection in your home:
1. Be sure that your 802.11 wireless device is on. If it is on, the 
wireless lights are on. If the wireless lights are off, turn on the 
wireless device. 
2. Be sure that your router is correctly installed and configured. 
For instructions, refer to your router user guides.
3. Use the Wireless Network Connection feature of Microsoft 
Windows XP to connect your...

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Connecting to a Public WLAN
Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list of public WLANs 
near you. 
When you are within range of a public WLAN, a Wireless 
Network Connection interactive message is displayed at the 
bottom of your computer screen. Check with each public WLAN 
location for cost and connection requirements.
Using Wireless Security Features
When you set up your home WLAN or access an existing public 
WLAN, always be sure that...

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Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device
You may need to know the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless 
device installed in your computer. To identify an 802.11 wireless 
device:
1. Select Start > Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections.
3. Click Network Connections.
4. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, identify the wireless 
network connection from the list that is displayed. The device 
is listed under the Device Name...

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Bluetooth Wireless Devices 
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A Bluetooth wireless device provides short-range wireless 
communications that replace the physical cable connections that 
traditionally link electronic devices such as
■Network access points.
■Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA).
■Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone).
■Imaging devices (printer, camera).
■Audio devices (headset, speakers).
The devices are represented in the Bluetooth for...

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■Dial-up networking—Connects Bluetooth devices to the 
Internet.
■Bluetooth serial port—Transfers data over the Bluetooth link 
using a virtual COM port.
■Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or 
a computer serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless 
connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth 
cellular phone audio input and output mechanism.
■Basic imaging—Provides a wireless connection between a...