HP Pavilion G4 1200 Notebook Pc Series Reference Guide

1 Introduction
This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including
connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on.
NOTE:Some of the features described in this guide may not be available on your computer.
Finding more information about your new computer
The following user guides and reference material are provided with your computer, either in print, on
the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card:
●Quick Setup...

2 Networking (select models only)
Your computer supports two types of Internet access:
●Wireless—Refer to 
Creating a wireless connection on page 2.
●Wired—Refer to 
Connecting to a wired network on page 8.
NOTE:You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet.
Creating a wireless connection
Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device
●HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN))...

Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network.
Network (disconnected) Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network.
Network (disabled/
disconnected)Indicates that no wireless connections are available.
Turning wireless devices on or off
You can use the wireless button or HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn
off wireless devices.
NOTE:A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless key on the...

Using operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
▲Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, select Start > Help and Support.
Using a WLAN
A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of
other computers and...

NOTE:Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a
separate router.
The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the
Internet.
NOTE:When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are
synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless
router off and then back on.
As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be...

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...

3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Remove the battery.
6.Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated.
CAUTION:When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the SIM slot on
the computer. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector.
To reduce the risk of damage to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM....

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...

Connecting a modem cable
1.Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer.
2.Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2).
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter
Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable outside the
country or region in which you purchased the computer, you must obtain a country- or region-specific
modem cable adapter.
To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that does not have an RJ-11...

3.Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack.
Selecting a location setting
Viewing the current location selection
To view the current location:
1.Select Start > Control Panel.
2.Click Clock, Language, and Region.
3.Click Region and Language.
4.Click the Location tab to display your location.
Adding new locations when traveling
On a new computer, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the
country or region in which you purchased the computer. As you...