HP Pavilion Dv6 6b00 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Connecting to an existing WLAN
To connect to an existing WLAN:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. (Refer to 
Turning wireless devices on or off on page 20.)
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 code.
Type the code, and then click OK to complete the connection.
NOTE:If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of a...

Setting up a new WLAN network
Required 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 new wireless computer (3)
NOTE:Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type
of modem you have.
The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the
Internet. As your network grows,...

Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected
signals. You can take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:
●Firewall—A firewall checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network, and
discards any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some
networks use a combination of both types.
●Wireless encryption—Your computer supports three encryption protocols:
◦Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
◦Wi-Fi...

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
●Phones
●Imaging devices (cameras and printers)
●Audio devices
●Mouse
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network
(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the
Bluetooth software...

2.Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a
modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
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5 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
NOTE:In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external
USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.
Setting pointing device preferences
Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click
speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the listing that...

Turning the TouchPad off or on
To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
NOTE:The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.
The TouchPad light and onscreen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is
turned off or on. The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons.
TouchPad light Icon Description
Amber
Indicates that the TouchPad is off.
Off
Indicates that the TouchPad is on.
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Navigating
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Selecting
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external
mouse.
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Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the
TouchPad at the same time.
NOTE:TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs.
To view the demonstration of a gesture:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Synaptics > Settings.
2.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn the gestures on or off:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Synaptics > Settings.
2.Select the check box next to...

Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers
slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right
motion.
NOTE:Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.
NOTE:Two-finger scrolling is enabled at the factory.
Pinching/Zooming
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart.
●Zoom out by placing...