HP 8530w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation User Manual

Wireless (Select Models Only)
User Guide

HP 8530w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation Specifications

General

Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR2
Battery Life	Up to 4 hours
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Display	15.4-inch
Storage	Up to 320GB HDD
Operating System	Windows Vista Business
Weight	6.1 lbs (2.77 kg)
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Ports	3 USB 2.0, 1 eSATA, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 ExpressCard/54
Wireless	Intel WiFi Link 5300, Bluetooth 2.0
Audio	Integrated stereo speakers, integrated microphone
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet

Summary

Using wireless devices (select models only)

Identifying wireless and network icons

Visual guide to identifying wireless and network status icons on the computer.

Using the wireless controls

Learn to control wireless devices using physical buttons and software features.

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

Guide to managing wireless devices via the HP Wireless Assistant software.

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

Instructions for using HP Connection Manager to manage mobile broadband connections.

Using operating system controls

Utilizing operating system features for wireless device and network management.

Using a WLAN

Setting up a WLAN

Details on the necessary equipment and steps for setting up a Wireless Local Area Network.

Protecting your WLAN

Essential security measures and protocols for securing your Wireless Local Area Network.

Connecting to a WLAN

Step-by-step instructions for establishing a connection to a Wireless Local Area Network.

Roaming to another network

How the system automatically connects to new Wireless Local Area Networks when moving.

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)

Inserting a SIM

Procedure for correctly inserting the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card into the device.

Removing a SIM

Procedure for safely removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card from the device.

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

Explanation of Bluetooth capabilities and limitations for Internet Connection Sharing.

Troubleshooting wireless connection problems

Cannot create a WLAN connection

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues preventing the creation of a WLAN connection.

Cannot connect to a preferred network

Methods to repair corrupted WLAN connections and reestablish preferred network access.

Network status icon is not displayed

Troubleshooting steps for a missing network status icon, including driver issues.

Current network security codes are unavailable

Guidance on obtaining and entering correct network security codes (SSID/keys).

WLAN connection is very weak

Tips to improve weak WLAN signal strength and minimize interference.

Cannot connect to the wireless router

Steps for troubleshooting and resolving issues connecting to a wireless router.