HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation - Manual (Page 6)

Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 23
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 23
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 24
Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 24
Connecting a modem cable (select models only) .............................................................. 24
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (select models only) ...... 25
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 25
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 25
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 26
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 27
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 28
3 Pointing devices and keyboard ................................................................................................................... 29
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 29
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 29
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 29
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 29
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 29
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 29
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 29
Displaying system information .......................................................................... 30
Initiating Standby ............................................................................................... 31
Switching the screen image .............................................................................. 32
Viewing battery charge information ................................................................... 33
Decreasing screen brightness ........................................................................... 33
Increasing screen brightness ............................................................................ 33
Activating the ambient light sensor ................................................................... 33
Using HP QuickLook .......................................................................................................................... 33
Using HP QuickWeb ........................................................................................................................... 33
Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 33
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 34
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents ................................................................................... 34
4 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 36
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 36
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 37
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. 37
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 38
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 38
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 38
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 39
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