367426-xx1.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 8 Wireless If your tablet PC is equipped with an integrated wireless device such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless tablet PC. ■ An 802.11 wireless tablet PC can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your home, and public places. Wireless networks include wireless local area networks (WLANs) or “hotspots.
367426-xx1.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Your tablet PC has a button that may be used to enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to indicate the state of the wireless devices. The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and light 2.
67426-xx1.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) With the 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
367426-xx1.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless 802.11b and 802.11g. For information on identifying the type of device in your tablet PC, refer to the “Identifying a WLAN Device” section in this chapter. Connecting Your Wireless Tablet PC to a Corporate WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for information on connecting your tablet PC to your corporate WLAN.
367426-xx1.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment. The illustration below shows an example of a completed wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet.
367426-xx1.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Using a WLAN Connection To use a WLAN connection: ■ Verify that all drivers required by the 802.11 wireless device are installed and that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for use. ■ If you are using an integrated 802.
367426-xx1.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Using Wireless Security Features When you set up your own WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always ensure that security features are protecting the WLAN. If you do not enable security on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your tablet PC data and use your Internet connection without your knowledge.
367426-xx1.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your tablet PC. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device: 1. Display the names of all the 802.11 wireless devices on your tablet PC: a. Select Start > My Computer. b. Right-click in the My Computer window. c.
367426-xx1.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless The WLAN software is also available as a SoftPaq at the HP Web site. To access, download, and install the SoftPaq, use either of the following procedures: ■ Select Start > Help and Support. -or- ■ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support: a. Choose your language and region. b. Select the Download Drivers and Software radio button c.
367426-xx1.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Bluetooth (Select Models Only) The Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, tablet PC, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ■ Imaging devices (printer, camera). ■ Audio devices (headset, speakers).
367426-xx1.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless ■ Bluetooth serial port—Transfers data over the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a tablet PC serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism.
367426-xx1.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Turning On, Turning Off, Enabling and Disabling the 802.11 Wireless and Bluetooth Devices The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth devices in conjunction with Wireless Assistant. By default, the 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth devices and wireless light 2 are turned on when you turn on the tablet PC.
367426-xx1.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless You can enable and disable the wireless devices in Computer Setup. For more information about using Computer Setup to control the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices, refer to Chapter 11, “Computer Setup.” You can also enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button.
367426-xx1.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless Turning On the 802.11 Wireless and Bluetooth Devices If And ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are off ■ Wireless light is off You want to turn on either or both devices Then 1. Right-click the Wireless Assistant icon in the notification area. 2. Select the device or devices you want to turn on.
367426-xx1.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap8.fm PN: HP-376186-001 Wireless want your wireless devices to be turned on when you turn ✎ Ifonyou your tablet PC, you must turn them on before you shut down or restart. Turning Off and Disabling the 802.
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367426-xx1.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 9 Security Security Features Quick Reference solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These ✎ Security deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. In addition to the Windows operating system security measures, the tablet PC provides the following security features, most of which can be configured in Computer Setup.
367426-xx1.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security To Protect Against Use This Security Feature Unauthorized access of data Windows Firewall software Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other system identification information HP administrator password, which protects the system information in Computer Setup.
367426-xx1.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Using Passwords Ä CAUTION: If you forget both your DriveLock user and DriveLock master passwords, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer be used. Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the tablet PC.
367426-xx1.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security HP and Windows Passwords HP security features and Windows operating system security features work independently from one another. For example, a device disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in Windows. HP passwords and Windows passwords are also independent of one another. The following table lists the different passwords used by HP and Windows and describes their functions.
367426-xx1.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Windows Passwords Administrator password Used to log on to the tablet as the Windows administrator after Windows has been configured to prompt for a password at startup. User password Used to log on to the tablet PC as a user after Windows has been configured to prompt for a password at startup. HP and Windows Password Guidelines HP and Windows passwords are not interchangeable.
367426-xx1.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Using Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the tablet PC. After it is set, a power-on password must be entered each time the tablet PC is turned on or restarted. A power-on password: ■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the same keys.
367426-xx1.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security 3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the tablet PC restarts. Entering Power-On Passwords At the power-on password prompt, type your password, and then press enter.
367426-xx1.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Using HP Administrator Passwords The HP administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. After it is set, this password must be entered to access Computer Setup.
367426-xx1.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security ❏ To change an HP administrator password, type your current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, and then press f10. ❏ To delete an HP administrator password, type your current password in the Old Password field, and then press f10. 3.
367426-xx1.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security DriveLock involves a user password and a master password: ■ A hard drive protected by DriveLock can be accessed with either the user password or the master password. ■ You can delete a user password or master password only by removing DriveLock protection from the drive. DriveLock protection can be removed from the drive only with the master password.
367426-xx1.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by pressing the power/standby switch to the left or right, and then shut down the tablet PC through the operating system. 2.
367426-xx1.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Entering DriveLock Passwords 1. Be sure that the drive is inserted into the tablet PC (not an optional docking device or external MultiBay). 2. When prompted for a DriveLock password, type your user or master password (using the same type of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. 3.
367426-xx1.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Changing DriveLock Passwords Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the tablet PC and the hard drive, shut down the tablet PC before inserting or removing a hard drive. (The hard drive is any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.) To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup: 1. Shut down the tablet PC.
367426-xx1.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Removing DriveLock Protection To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by pressing the power/standby switch to the left or right, and then shut down the tablet PC through the operating system. 2.
367426-xx1.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Disabling a Device From the Computer Setup Device Security menu, you can disable or partially disable most ports and drives. 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 2.
367426-xx1.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Setting System Information Options 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 2.
367426-xx1.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security 2. Select the General tab. ❏ To learn more about Windows Firewall, select the Learn more about Windows Firewall link. ❏ To disable Windows Firewall, select Off (not recommended). ❏ To reenable Windows Firewall, select On (recommended). 3. Select OK.
367426-xx1.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security To manually add an application to the Windows Firewall Exceptions list so that it will not be blocked by the firewall: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Windows Firewall. 2. Select the Exceptions tab. 3. Select Add Program and enter the required information about the application. 4. Select OK.
367426-xx1.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security Connecting an Optional Security Cable ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2. 3.
7426-xx1.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your tablet PC comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled. This software is accessed through Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel. It provides security features that are designed to help protect against unauthorized access to the tablet PC, networks, and critical data.
367426-xx1.book Page 21 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security ■ Settings configuration, including setting up enhanced Microsoft EFS and Personal Secure Drive for protecting user data. ■ Management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy.
367426-xx1.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap9.fm PN: HP-367186-001 Security ■ Configure boot options, which includes disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive. of the features in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ✎ Many are also available in Computer Setup. Refer to Chapter 11, “Computer Setup” for additional information. For more information, refer to the BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools online documentation.
367426-xx1.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 10 MultiBoot A bootable medium or network interface card (NIC) contains files that the tablet PC needs to start and operate properly. The MultiBoot utility, disabled by default, enables you to identify the devices and control the sequence in which the system attempts to boot from those devices as it starts up your tablet PC.
367426-xx1.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 MultiBoot optical drive device (such as a CD-ROM drive) can boot either ✎ An as drive A or drive C, depending on the format of the CD. Most bootable CDs boot as drive A. If you have a CD that boots as the C drive, the system will boot the diskette drive before it boots the CD.
367426-xx1.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 MultiBoot Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup The tablet PC can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for inclusion in MultiBoot. To enable a device or location for inclusion in MultiBoot: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC.
367426-xx1.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 MultiBoot Understanding MultiBoot Results Before changing the startup sequence, consider the following: 10–4 ■ When the tablet PC restarts after the boot order has been changed, it considers only the first device of each drive type when searching for a startup device (except for optical devices).
367426-xx1.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 MultiBoot Setting MultiBoot Preferences There are two ways to set MultiBoot sequences: ■ Set a new default boot sequence that the tablet PC uses each time it starts up. ■ Use variable boot sequences using MultiBoot Express. This feature prompts you for a startup device each time the tablet PC is started or restarted.
367426-xx1.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 MultiBoot Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt To set the tablet PC to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the tablet PC is started or restarted with Computer Setup: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2.
367426-xx1.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:02 PM DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04 File: Chap10.fm PN: HP-367186-001 MultiBoot Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences When the Express Boot menu is displayed during startup: ■ To specify a startup location from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time, and then press enter. ■ To prevent the tablet PC from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key before the allotted time expires.
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