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 wireless router or access point.
NOTE:If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing
Center, and then click Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You
can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network
connection.
After the connection is made, you can place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the
notification area, 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 floors.
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							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, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the
network to access the Internet.
Configuring a wireless router
For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your
ISP.
The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use
the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet >
Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Set up a new network.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by
using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the
Internet, you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your wireless network.
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 coffee shops and
airports may not provide any security. If you are concerned about the security of your computer in a
hotspot, limit your network activities to e-mail that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing.
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							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 Protected Access II (WPA2)
◦Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
NOTE:HP recommends that you select WPA2, which is the most advanced of the three encryption
protocols. The use of WEP encryption is not recommended, because it can be overcome with little
effort.
●Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) use security standards to
encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. Both WPA and WPA2 dynamically
generate a new key for every packet, and they also generate a different set of keys for each
computer network. To accomplish this:
◦WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
(TKIP)
◦WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which
is a new AES protocol.
●Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with a WEP key before it is transmitted. Without
the correct key, others will not be able to use the WLAN.
Roaming to another network
When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that
network. If the attempt is successful, your computer is automatically connected to the new network. If
Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used initially to
connect to your WLAN.
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							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 Help.
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway
through which other computers may connect to the Internet. When two or more computers are
connected using Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is enabled on one of the
computers, the other computers may not be able to connect to the Internet using the Bluetooth
network.
The strength of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and
wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The inability to consistently
connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth
and the Windows operating system.
Connecting to a wired network
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchased
separately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1), which prevents interference
from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) toward the computer.
To connect the network cable:
1.Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
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							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
represents your computer, and select Mouse settings.
Using the TouchPad
NOTE:The TouchPad on your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this
section. Refer to 
Getting to know your computer on page 4 for specific information about the
TouchPad on your computer.
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the buttons on an external mouse. To
scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the
scroll zone.
NOTE:If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the
TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone. Sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone
does not activate the scrolling function.
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							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 the gesture that you want to turn on or off.
3.Click Apply, and then click OK.
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							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 two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together.
NOTE:Pinching/zooming is enabled at the factory.
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