Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 24
Troubleshooting wireless connection problems ................................................................................. 25
Cannot create a WLAN connection ................................................................................... 25
Cannot connect to a preferred network ............................................................................. 26
Network icon is not displayed ............................................................................................ 26
Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 26
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 27
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 27
Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 28
Connecting a modem cable (purchased separately) ......................................................... 28
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (purchased
separately) ......................................................................................................................... 28
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 29
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 29
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 29
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 30
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 32
3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 33
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 33
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 33
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 33
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 33
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 33
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 33
Displaying system information .......................................................................... 34
Initiating Sleep ................................................................................................... 34
Switching the screen image .............................................................................. 35
Viewing battery charge information ................................................................... 35
Decreasing screen brightness ........................................................................... 35
Increasing screen brightness ............................................................................ 35
Activating the ambient light sensor ................................................................... 35
Using HP QuickLook .......................................................................................................................... 36
Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 36
Using the embedded numeric keypad ............................................................................... 37
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................... 37
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............................. 37
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 37
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents ................................................................................... 38
4 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 39
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