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

Network status icon is not displayed .................................................................................. 23
Current network security codes are unavailable ................................................................ 23
WLAN connection is very weak ......................................................................................... 24
Cannot connect to the wireless router ............................................................................... 24
Using the modem (select models only) .............................................................................................. 24
Connecting a modem cable (select models only) .............................................................. 25
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (select models only) ...... 25
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 26
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 26
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 27
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) .......................................................................................... 29
3 Pointing devices and keyboard ................................................................................................................... 30
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 30
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 30
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 30
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 30
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 30
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 30
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 30
Displaying system information .......................................................................... 31
Initiating Sleep ................................................................................................... 32
Switching the screen image .............................................................................. 33
Viewing battery charge information ................................................................... 34
Decreasing screen brightness ........................................................................... 34
Increasing screen brightness ............................................................................ 34
Activating the ambient light sensor ................................................................... 34
Using HP QuickLook .......................................................................................................................... 34
Using HP QuickWeb ........................................................................................................................... 34
Using keypads .................................................................................................................................... 34
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................... 35
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents ................................................................................... 35
4 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 37
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 37
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 38
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software .............................................................. 38
Installing multimedia software from a disc ......................................................................... 39
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 39
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 39
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