HP Pavilion M4 1000 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

							Lights
Component Description
(1)
Power light●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity. For more information, see
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page 40.
(2)
Mute light
●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(3)
Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when
all wireless devices are off.
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							Component Description
(4)  Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.
(5) TouchPad light
●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
Button
Component Description
Power button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button will
result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold
the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start Technology
feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology allows
your computer to resume quickly from inactivity. For more
information, see 
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page 40.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options. From the Start screen, type power, select Settings,
and then select Power Options from the list of applications.
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							Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Reveals system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the esc key.
(3)
Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
the previous screen.
(4)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(5)
Windows applications key Reveals options for a selected object.
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							Bottom
Component Description
(1)
Battery lock Locks the battery in the battery bay.
(2)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(3)  Vents (6) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(4)
Memory module service door Provides access to the memory module compartments
and the optical drive bay.
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							Component Description
(5)
Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(6)
Hard drive service door Provides access to the hard drive bay and the wireless
LAN (WLAN) module slot.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system,
replace the wireless module only with a wireless
module authorized for use in the computer by the
governmental agency that regulates wireless devices
in your country or region. If you replace the module
and then receive a warning message, remove the
module to restore computer functionality, and then
contact support through Help and Support. From the
Start screen, type h, and then select Help and
Support.
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							Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. The labels are in easily accessible locations.
●Service label—Provides important information, including the following:
NOTE:Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component
(1)Product name
(2)Serial number
(3)Product number
(4)Warranty period
(5)Model description (select models only)
Have this information available when you contact support. The service label is located on the
bottom of the computer.
●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
located on the bottom of the computer.
●Wireless certification label or labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and
the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been
approved for use. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more
certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when
traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are located inside the battery bay.
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							3 Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe
and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless
network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate
offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and
universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a
wireless router or a wireless access point.
●Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-
enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a
PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively
close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in
Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
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							Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
●Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in this chapter as the wireless
button)
●Operating system controls
Using the wireless button
The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights,
depending on the model. All of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so
the wireless light is on (white) when you turn on the computer.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of
individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light
is off, all wireless devices are off.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or
turn off the wireless devices simultaneously.
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							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:
1.From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings.
2.Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing
Center.
For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of
other computers 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 computers and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.
●A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and
wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional
pieces of hardware or software.
To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided
through a service provider or a public or corporate network).
Using an Internet service provider
When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The
ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem,
and test the Internet service.
NOTE:Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
Setting up a WLAN
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from
an Internet service provider
●A wireless router (2) (purchased separately)
●A 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 below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the
Internet.
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							As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to
access the Internet.
For help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your
ISP.
Configuring a wireless router
For help in setting up a WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.
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, disconnect the cable, and 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 when
connected to a hotspot, limit your network activities to email that is not confidential and basic Internet
surfing.
Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected
signals. Take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:
●Use a 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.
●Use wireless encryption.
Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over
the network. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and
Support.
Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is white. If the wireless
light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
2.From the Windows desktop, tap or click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
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