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User Guide HP Slate Product notice Software terms This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your Slate. By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase. For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller). Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: October 2011 Document Part Number: 652636-001 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). iii iv Safety warning notice Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Getting to know your Slate ............................................................................................................................ 4 Using the touch screen ......................................................................................................................... 4 Changing your Slate's view .................................................................................................. 4 Adjusting the screen brightness ........................................................................................... 5 Tapping ................................................................................................................................ 6 Flicking ................................................................................................................................. 6 Dragging .............................................................................................................................. 6 Scrolling ............................................................................................................................... 7 Rotating ............................................................................................................................... 7 Pinching ............................................................................................................................... 8 Setting touch screen preferences ........................................................................................ 9 Using the on-screen keyboard ............................................................................................................. 9 On-screen keyboard options .............................................................................................. 10 Using the Swype keyboard ................................................................................................................. 10 Using the digital pen (select models only) .......................................................................................... 11 Identifying the software on the Slate .................................................................................................. 11 Updating the software installed on the Slate ..................................................................... 11 Knowing the parts ............................................................................................................................... 12 Top edge ............................................................................................................................ 12 Bottom edge ...................................................................................................................... 12 Right edge ......................................................................................................................... 13 Opening the label tray ....................................................................................... 14 Left edge ............................................................................................................................ 14 Buttons ............................................................................................................................... 16 Display ............................................................................................................................... 17 Rear ................................................................................................................................... 18 Labels ................................................................................................................................ 19 v 3 Networking (select models only) ................................................................................................................. 20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 20 Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 21 Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 21 Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 21 Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 22 Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 22 Creating a wireless connection .......................................................................................................... 22 Identifying wireless and network status icons .................................................................... 22 Turning wireless devices on or off ..................................................................................... 23 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................ 23 Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ 24 Using a WLAN .................................................................................................................................... 25 Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 25 Setting up a new WLAN ..................................................................................................... 26 Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... 26 Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 27 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 27 Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 28 Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 28 Using GPS (select models only) ......................................................................................................... 29 Using Bluetooth wireless devices ....................................................................................................... 29 Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 29 4 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 Identifying your multimedia components ............................................................................................ 30 Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 32 Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 32 Checking audio functions on the Slate .............................................................................. 33 Cameras ............................................................................................................................................. 34 HP Slate Camera ............................................................................................................................... 34 Using HP Slate Camera ..................................................................................................................... 34 5 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Shutting down the Slate ..................................................................................................................... 36 Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 36 Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 36 Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 37 Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 37 Using the power meter ....................................................................................................... 38 vi Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 38 Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 38 Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 38 Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 39 Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ 39 Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 39 Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 39 Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 40 Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 40 Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 40 Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 40 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 40 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 40 Resolving a low battery level when the Slate cannot exit Hibernation ....................................................................................... 40 Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 41 Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 41 Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 41 Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock ............................................................................ 43 6 Drives ............................................................................................................................................................. 44 Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 44 Using hard drives ............................................................................................................................... 45 Improving hard drive performance ..................................................................................... 45 Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................. 45 Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................... 45 7 External cards and devices .......................................................................................................................... 46 Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) ....................................................................... 46 Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 46 Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 46 Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 47 Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 47 Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 48 Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................... 49 Using optional external drives ............................................................................................ 49 8 Keeping your Slate safe ............................................................................................................................... 50 Managing Internet privacy .................................................................................................................. 50 Protecting your system files ............................................................................................................... 50 vii Protecting the Slate from power surges ............................................................................................. 50 Using the Slate safely ......................................................................................................................... 51 Securing your Slate and information .................................................................................................. 51 Using passwords ............................................................................................................... 51 Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................. 52 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................. 53 Using Internet security software ........................................................................................ 53 Using antivirus software .................................................................................... 54 Using firewall software ...................................................................................... 54 Installing software updates ................................................................................................ 54 Installing Windows security updates ................................................................. 54 Installing HP and third-party software updates ................................................. 54 Securing your wireless network ......................................................................................... 55 Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................... 55 9 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 56 Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 56 Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 57 Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 57 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................................. 58 10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 60 Cleaning your Slate ............................................................................................................................ 60 Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 60 Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 60 Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 60 Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 61 Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder (select models only) ........................ 61 Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 61 Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 61 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics .......................................................................................... 63 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) .................................................................................................................. 63 Starting Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 63 Using Setup Utility ............................................................................................................. 63 Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................. 63 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ........................................................... 64 Displaying system information .......................................................................... 64 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility .......................................................... 65 Exiting Setup Utility ........................................................................................... 65 viii Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 66 Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 66 Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 67 Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 68 Appendix A Traveling with the Slate .............................................................................................................. 69 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ....................................................................................................... 71 Appendix C Electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 72 Appendix D Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 73 Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 73 Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 73 Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 74 ix x 1 Welcome After you set up and register the Slate, it is important to take the following steps:

Connect to the InternetSet up your wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking (select models only) on page 20. Get to know your SlateLearn about your Slate's features. Refer to Getting to know your Slate on page 4 for additional information. Find installed softwareAccess a list of the software preinstalled on the Slate. Tap Start, and then tap All Programs. For details about using the software included with the Slate, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's Web site. 1 Finding information The Slate comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources Setup Instructions poster User Guide To access this guide:

Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides. Help and Support To access Help and Support, tap Start, and then tap Help and Support. NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, tap your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices To access this guide:

Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide:

Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides or Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. For information about How to set up the Slate Help to identify Slate components Slate features Power management features Instructions for the following:

Connecting to a wireless network Using the on-screen keyboard and pointing devices Using the multimedia features of the Slate Maximizing battery life Protecting the Slate Performing a backup and a recovery Contacting customer support Caring for the Slate Updating the software Computer specifications Operating system information Software, driver, and BIOS updates Troubleshooting tools How to access technical support Regulatory and safety information Battery disposal information Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits Electrical and mechanical safety information Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP customer support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with your Slate. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome For information about Customer support information Information for ordering parts Software, driver, and BIOS updates Information about accessories available for the device Warranty information Resources HP Web site To access this Web site, go to http://www.hp.com/

support. Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

Tap Start, tap Help and Support, tap User Guides, and then tap View Warranty Information. or Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your Slate and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, refer to your product home page at http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Finding information 3 2 Getting to know your Slate Using the touch screen You can use your fingers to perform most actions on the touch screen. The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To modify settings for recognized taps and flicks, refer to Setting touch screen preferences. NOTE: Some gestures are not supported in all programs. Changing your Slate's view Your Slate's orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or from portrait to landscape view. 1. 2. To change the view of your Slate from landscape view to portrait view:

Hold the Slate vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the right (in a clockwise direction). To change the view of your Slate from portrait view to landscape view:

Hold the Slate vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the left (in a counter-clockwise direction). NOTE: The appearance of the desktop may vary. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Description Landscape View Portrait Adjusting the screen brightness To adjust the screen brightness:

1. 2. Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Tap Adjust screen brightness. 3. Move the slider next to Screen brightness at the bottom of the screen. Using the touch screen 5 Tapping Tap or double-tap an item on the screen as you would click or double-click with an external mouse. Tap and hold an item to see the context menu. NOTE: Tap and hold your finger until the operating system draws a circle around the area you are touching, and then the context menu appears. Flicking Touch the screen in a light, quick flicking motion up, down, left, or right to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. NOTE: For the flick movement to work, a scroll bar must be present in the active window. Dragging Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to a new location. You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents. 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up and down or left and right on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the screen, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb. NOTE: You must move your forefinger for at least 90 degrees of a circle. Using the touch screen 7 Pinching Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDF files, images, and photos. To pinch:

Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the screen, and then pull the fingers together to decrease an object's size. Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the screen, and then pull the fingers apart to increase an object's size. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Setting touch screen preferences To change or test tap settings:

1. 2. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound, tap N-trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings, tap Digitizer options tab, and then follow the on-screen instructions. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the Slate. To change or create flick assignments:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound, tap Pen and Touch, and then tap the Flicks tab. Tap Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then tap Customize. Follow the on-screen instructions to change or create a flick assignment. Tap OK. Using the on-screen keyboard Occasionally you may need to enter data into a data field. This may be required when you set up a wireless network configuration or a weather reporting location, or when you access user accounts on Internet sites. Your Slate has an on-screen keyboard that is displayed when you need to enter such information into data fields. 1. To display the keyboard, tap in the first data field. Tap the small keyboard icon that is displayed. or Double-tap the keyboard icon at the left side of the screen. or Press the Keyboard button on the left edge of the Slate. 2. To enlarge the size of the on-screen keyboard, tap the lower-right corner and drag it to the desired size. Using the on-screen keyboard 9 3. Tap each character, continuing until you have spelled out the name or word that you are entering into the data field. NOTE: Suggested words may be displayed at the top of the keyboard. If an appropriate word is displayed, tap it to select it. 4. Tap enter on the keyboard. On-screen keyboard options To access options for the on-screen keyboard, tap Tools at the top of the keyboard, and then tap one of the following options:

Show expanded keyboardDisplays the expanded keyboard. DockingAllows you to select the location where the on-screen keyboard displays on the screen. FloatAllows you to reposition the on-screen keyboard by tapping the top of the keyboard window and dragging it to the desired location. Dock at top of screenDisplays the keyboard at the top of the screen automatically. Dock at bottom of screenDisplays the keyboard at the bottom of the screen automatically. Help topicsDisplays Help and Support. OptionsDisplays the Input Panel Options. Using the Swype keyboard After the Slate is set up, a welcome screen is displayed that allows you to select the Swype keyboard as your default on-screen keyboard. To use the Swype keyboard, double-tap the desktop icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Using the digital pen (select models only) To insert the battery in the pen:

1. Unscrew the cap from the pen. 2. Insert the battery (1) in the pen. 3. Replace the cap (2) on the pen. 4. Turn the cap in a clockwise direction (3) to tighten it. The digital pen is now ready to use with your HP Slate. Simply touch the tip of the pen lightly on the screen to write text or items on the screen. To perform a right- action, press the button on the side of the pen when selecting an item on the screen. The digital pen uses inherent pressure sensitivity, so you can create a bolder stroke by pressing harder on the screen with the digital pen. Pressure sensitivity may not be supported in all programs. To calibrate the pen and change pen settings, such as pen sensitivity, tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap Hardware and Sound, tap N-trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: For regulatory and safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices on the HP Slate. Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides. Identifying the software on the Slate To see a list of the software preinstalled on the Slate, follow these steps:

Tap Start, and then tap All Programs. Tap the name of a program to open it. NOTE: For details about using software included with the Slate, refer to the software manufacturers instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturers Web site. Updating the software installed on the Slate Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important updates to the software included with the Slate may have been released since the Slate left the factory. Using the digital pen (select models only) 11 Some updates may affect the way the Slate responds to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide security enhancements. Update the operating system and other software installed on the Slate as soon as the Slate is connected to the Internet. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Knowing the parts Top edge Component Description

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) Volume down button Decreases speaker volume. Volume up button Increases speaker volume. USB port Connects optional USB devices. Ctrl+alt+del button Home button NOTE: To use an external optical disc drive connected to the Slate, you must connect AC power separately to the external drive. Performs the same action as pressing ctrl+alt+del on a computer keyboard. Minimizes all open applications and displays the Windows desktop. Bottom edge Component

(1)

(2) Speakers (2) Power connector Description Produce sound. Connects an AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Right edge Component

(1)

(2) PowerLock icon Power switch Description When the Slate is on, slide the power switch up to the lock position to lock the auto-rotate feature of the display. When the Slate is off, slide the switch down to turn on the Slate. When the Slate is on, briefly slide the switch down to initiate Sleep. When the Slate is in the Sleep state, briefly slide the switch down to exit Sleep. When the Slate is in Hibernation, briefly slide the switch down to exit Hibernation. If the Slate has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch down for at least five seconds to turn off the Slate. To learn more about your power settings, tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap System and Security, and then tap Power Options.

(3) Power light White:

The Slate is on and connected to external power. The Slate is docked in the optional docking station, and the docking station is connected to external power. Blinking: The Slate is in the Sleep state. Off: The Slate is off or in Hibernation. Holds the serial number and other labels.

(4) Label tray Knowing the parts 13 Component

(5) WLAN antennas

(6) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack Description Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks

(WLAN). Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone. NOTE: When an audio component is connected to the jack, the Slate's speakers are disabled. The audio component cable must have a 4-

conductor connector. Opening the label tray Pull the label tray out to view the serial number label. Left edge Component Description

(1) SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module

(SIM) (select models only). 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Component Description

(2)

(3)

(4) SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card (standard and large size) xD-Picture card Keyboard button Displays the on-screen keyboard. Internal microphone Records sound. Knowing the parts 15 Buttons Component Description

(1)

(2)

(3)

(3)

(4) Home button Ctrl+alt+del button Minimizes all open applications and display the Windows desktop. Performs the same action as pressing ctrl+alt+del on a computer keyboard. Volume up button Increases speaker volume. Volume down button Decreases speaker volume. Keyboard button Displays the on-screen keyboard. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Display Component

(1) Inward camera Description Records video and captures still photographs. Knowing the parts 17 Rear Component Description

(1) Outward camera Records video and captures still photographs. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to know your Slate Labels The labels affixed to the Slate provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the Slate:

Serial number labelProvides important information, including the following:

Component

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) Product name Serial number) Part number/Product number Warranty period Model description Have this information available when you contact technical support. The serial number label is affixed inside the label tray. Microsoft Certificate of AuthenticityContains the Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the label tray. Regulatory labelProvides regulatory information about the Slate. The regulatory label is affixed inside the label tray. Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. If your Slate model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with your Slate. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the label tray. SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of the SIM. This label is located inside the label tray. HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)Provides the serial number of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the label tray. Knowing the parts 19 3 Networking (select models only) NOTE:

location. Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your Your Slate supports wireless Internet access. For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 21 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 21. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in a safe place. The following features will help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account:

Internet Services & Offers (available in some locations)This utility assists with signing up for a new Internet account and configuring the computer to use an existing account. To access this utility, tap Start, tap All Programs,tap Online Services, and then tap Get Online. ISP-provided icons (available in some locations)These icons may be displayed either individually on the Windows desktop or grouped in a desktop folder named Online Services. To set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-tap an icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Windows Connect to the Internet WizardYou can use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Internet in any of these situations:

You already have an account with an ISP. You do not have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) You have selected an unlisted ISP, and the ISP has provided you with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings. To access the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard and instructions for using it, tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap Network and Internet, and then tap Network and Sharing Center. NOTE:

Windows Firewall, choose to enable the firewall. If you are prompted within the wizard to choose between enabling or disabling 20 Chapter 3 Networking (select models only) Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

Wireless local area network (WLAN) device HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device Bluetooth device For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the computer. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. Tap the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Select a network to connect to. NOTE:

If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE:

If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, tap Open Network and Sharing Center, and then tap Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection. Tap Connect. If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security code. Type the code, and then tap OK to complete the connection. Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment:

A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have. The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. Connecting to a wireless network 21 Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap Network and Internet, tap Network and Sharing Center, tap Set up a new connection or network, and then tap Set up a network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE:

It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the Internet, you can disconnect the cable, and then access the Internet through your wireless network. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. For information on protecting your WLAN, refer to Protecting your WLAN on page 26. Creating a wireless connection Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

Wireless local area network (WLAN) device HP Mobile Broadband Module (wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) Bluetooth device For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on. Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are off. 22 Chapter 3 Networking (select models only) Icon Name Description HP Connection Manager

(select models only) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create and manage WWAN connections (select models only), and monitor the status of WLAN and Bluetooth connections. Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network. Network (disconnected) Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network. Network (disabled/

disconnected) Indicates that no wireless connections are available. Turning wireless devices on or off You can use HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn off wireless devices. To turn off wireless devices using HP Connection Manager:

Tap and hold the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then tap the power button next to the desired device. or Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap HP, tap HP Connection Manager, and then tap the power button next to the desired device. Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface for connecting to the Internet using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:

Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband Bluetooth HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. To open HP Connection Manager:

Tap the HP Connection Manager icon in the taskbar. or Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap HP, and then tap HP Connection Manager. For more information, refer to the HP Connection Manager software Help. Creating a wireless connection 23 Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls:

Tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap Network and Internet, and then tap Network and Sharing Center. For more information, tap Start, and then tap Help and Support. 24 Chapter 3 Networking (select models only) Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Connecting to an existing WLAN 1. 2. 3. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on page 23.) Tap the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Select your WLAN from the list. NOTE:

If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE:

If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, tap Open Network and Sharing Center, and then tap Set up a new connection or network. A list of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network, or you can create a new network connection. 4. Tap Connect. If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security code. Type the code, and then tap OK to complete the connection. After the connection is made, you can place the mouse pointer over the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. Using a WLAN 25 Setting up a new WLAN Required equipment:

A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased separately) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) NOTE: Some cable modems include a built-in router. Check with your ISP to see if you need a separate router. The wireless computer (3) The illustration shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. For help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and airports may not provide any security. If you are concerned about the security of your computer in a hotspot, limit your network activities to e-mail that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing. Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected signals. You can take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:

FirewallA firewall checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network, and discards any suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some networks use a combination of both types. Wireless encryptionYour computer supports three encryption protocols:

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 26 Chapter 3 Networking (select models only) NOTE: HP recommends that you select WPA2, which is the most advanced of the three encryption protocols. The use of WEP encryption is not recommended, because it can be overcome with little effort. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) use security standards to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over the network. Both WPA and WPA2 dynamically generate a new key for every packet, and they also generate a different set of keys for each computer on the network. To accomplish this:

WPA uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

(TKIP). WPA2 uses Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP), which is a new AES protocol. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data with a WEP key before it is transmitted. Without the correct key, others will not be able to use the WLAN. Roaming to another network When you move your computer within range of another WLAN, Windows attempts to connect to that network. If the attempt is successful, your computer is automatically connected to the new network. If Windows does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedure you used initially to connect to your WLAN. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it can by using WLANs. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider, which in most cases is a mobile phone network provider. When used with mobile network provider service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on the road or outside the range of Wi-Fi hotspots. NOTE: You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to activate mobile broadband service. Refer to Labels on page 19 for the location of the serial number label. Some mobile network service providers require the use of a subscriber identity module (SIM). A SIM contains basic information about you or your computer, such as a personal identification number

(PIN), as well as network information. Some computers include a preinstalled SIM. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it may be included with the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer, or it may be provided separately by the mobile network service provider. For information on inserting and removing the SIM, refer to Inserting a SIM on page 28 and Removing a SIM on page 28. For additional information on HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobile network service provider, refer to the HP Mobile Broadband information if it is included with your computer. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/

mobilebroadband (U.S. only). Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 27 Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to Left edge on page 14. 1. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the SIM slot on the computer. If a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. To reduce the risk of damage to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is not replaced. 8. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to Left edge on page 14. 1. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Press in on the SIM, and then remove it from the slot. 7. Replace the battery. 8. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. 28 Chapter 3 Networking (select models only) Using GPS (select models only) Your Slate may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:

Computers Phones Imaging devices (cameras and printers) Audio devices Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network

(PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information on configuring and using Bluetooth devices, refer to the Bluetooth software Help. Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet. When two or more computers are connected using Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is enabled on one of the computers, the other computers may not be able to connect to the Internet using the Bluetooth network. The strength of Bluetooth is in synchronizing information transfers between your computer and wireless devices including cellular phones, printers, cameras, and PDAs. The inability to consistently connect two or more computers to share the Internet through Bluetooth is a limitation of Bluetooth and the Windows operating system. Using GPS (select models only) 29 4 Multimedia Your Slate may include the following:

Integrated speakers Integrated microphone Integrated cameras Preinstalled multimedia software Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the Slate. Component

(1)

(2) Outward camera Records video and captures still photographs. Description NOTE: To capture still photos and record video, you can use the HP Slate Camera software. Tap the Outward button to use the outward camera. Inward camera Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: To capture still photos and record video, you can use the HP Slate Camera software. Tap the Inward button to use the inward camera. 30 Chapter 4 Multimedia Component

(3) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in

(microphone) combo jack Description Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone. NOTE: When an audio component is connected to the jack, the Slate's speakers are disabled. The audio component cable must have a 4-conductor connector.

(4) Speakers (2) Produce sound. Identifying your multimedia components 31 Audio Your Slate has a variety of audio features that allow you to:

Play music using your Slate's speakers and/or connected external speakers. Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone. Download music from the Internet. Create multimedia slideshows and presentations using audio and images. Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs. Adjusting the volume WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. You can adjust the volume using the following volume controls:

To increase volume, press the Volume up button (1) on the top edge of the Slate. To decrease volume, press the Volume down button (2) on the top edge of the Slate. Windows volume control:

a. b. Tap the Speakers icon in the notification area, and then tap Mixer. In the Speakers column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. You can also mute the volume by tapping the Mute Speakers icon. If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:

a. b. Tap and hold the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the far left of the notification area). Tap Customize. c. Under Behaviors, tap Show icon and notifications for the Speakers icon. d. Tap OK. Program volume control:

Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. 32 Chapter 4 Multimedia Checking audio functions on the Slate To check the audio functions on your Slate, follow these steps:

1. 2. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound. 3. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, tap any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then tap the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To check the record functions of the Slate, follow these steps:

1. 2. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Accessories, and then tap Sound Recorder. Tap Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. To confirm or change the audio settings:

1. 2. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound. Audio 33 Cameras Your Slate includes an outward integrated camera and an inward integrated camera. The cameras are input devices that allow you to record video and capture still photographs. HP Slate Camera With HP Slate Camera software, you can take snapshots and record video with either the inward or the outward camera. To start the HP Slate Camera software:

Tap the HP Slate Camera icon on the desktop. or Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap HP, and then tap HP Slate Camera. Using HP Slate Camera NOTE: For more information about the HP Slate Camera application, refer to the software Help. Icon Description Tap the Outward/Inward icon to switch between the inward and outward cameras. Tap the Photo icon to capture photos. Tap the Video icon to record video. Tap the Photo Shooting/Video Recording icon to switch between the photo shooting mode and video recording mode. 34 Chapter 4 Multimedia Icon Description Tap the Library icon to display a preview of the photos or video that were just taken. Tap the Settings icon to select the following camera settings:

Image sizeTap the down arrow, and then select the size for the photos that you take. Video qualityTap the down arrow, and then select high, middle, or low video quality for the photos and videos that you take. Self-timerTap the + or - button to set a time delay before you begin shooting photos or videos. Recording timeTap the + or - button to set a length of time to stop recording video automatically, or tap No limit to stop recording manually. Show mirrored video preview for inward cameraSelect the check box to enable this option. Photo Auto EnhanceSelect the check box to enable this option. Hard DiskDisplays the available space on the hard drive. Estimated recording timeDisplays the available recording time. NOTE:

Hard drive references in this guide refer to the flash memory drive. Using HP Slate Camera 35 5 Power management Shutting down the Slate CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the Slate is shut down. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and Slate. Shut down the Slate when the Slate is unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period. Although you can shut down the Slate with the power switch, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command. To shut down the Slate, follow these steps:

NOTE:

before shut down is possible. If the Slate is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation 1. 2. 3. Save your work and close all open programs. Tap Start. Tap Shut down. If the Slate is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shut down procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

Press the Ctrl+alt+del button on the top edge of the Slate, next to the Home button, and then slide the power switch down. Slide and hold the power switch down for at least 5 seconds. Disconnect the Slate from external power. Setting power options Using power-saving states The Slate has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory, letting you exit the Sleep state faster than exiting Hibernation. If the Slate is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the Slate initiates Hibernation. 36 Chapter 5 Power management When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the Slate turns off. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any Slate functions while the Slate is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 20 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. With the Slate on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:

Briefly slide the power switch down. Tap Start, tap the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then tap Sleep. To exit Sleep:

Briefly slide the power switch down. When the Slate exits Sleep, your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE:

Windows password before your work returns to the screen. If you have set a password to be required when the Slate exits Sleep, you must enter your Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. To initiate Hibernation:

Tap Start, tap the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then tap Hibernate. To exit Hibernation:

Briefly slide the power switch down. When the Slate exits Hibernation, your work returns to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE:

your Windows password before your work returns to the screen. If you have set a password to be required when the Slate exits Hibernation, you must enter Setting power options 37 Using the power meter The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, tap the Power Meter icon. To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, tap the Power Meter icon, and then select an item from the list. Different power meter icons indicate whether the Slate is running on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. To hide or display the power meter icon:

1. 2. Tap and hold the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area). Tap Customize notification icons. 3. Under Behaviors, tap Show icon and notifications for the Power Meter icon. 4. Tap OK. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the Slate uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power and maximize Slate performance. The following power plans are available:

HP Recommended Power saver You can change the settings of these power plans through Power Options. Viewing the current power plan Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options. or Tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap System and Security, and then tap Power Options. Selecting a different power plan 1. Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options. or Tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap System and Security, and then tap Power Options. 2. Select a power plan from the list. 38 Chapter 5 Power management Customizing power plans 1. Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options. or Tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap System and Security, and then tap Power Options. 2. Tap a power plan, and then tap Change plan settings. 3. Change the settings as needed. 4. To change additional settings, tap Change advanced power settings and make your changes. Setting password protection on wakeup To set the Slate to prompt for a password when the Slate exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options. or Tap Start, tap Control Panel, tap System and Security, and then tap Power Options. 2. 3. 4. In the left pane, tap Require a password on wakeup. Tap Change settings that are currently unavailable. Tap Require a password (recommended). If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account NOTE:

password, tap Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5. 5. Tap Save changes. Using battery power WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the Slate. The Slate runs on battery power whenever it is not plugged into external power. Slate battery life varies, depending on power management settings, running programs, display brightness, external devices connected to the Slate, and other factors. If the Slate contains a charged battery and the Slate is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the Slate switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the Slate. NOTE: When you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to Adjusting the screen brightness on page 5. Displaying the remaining battery charge Move the pointer over the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Using battery power 39 Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:

Decrease the brightness on the display. Store the Slate in a cool, dry location. Tap the Power saver setting in Power Options. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels The Slate takes the following actions for a critical battery level:

If Hibernation is enabled and the Slate is on or in Sleep, the Slate initiates Hibernation. If Hibernation is disabled and the Slate is on or in Sleep, the Slate remains briefly in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available Connect one of the following devices:

1. AC adapter 2. HP Slate Dock Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Initiate Hibernation. or Save your work and shut down the Slate. Resolving a low battery level when the Slate cannot exit Hibernation When the Slate lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:

1. 2. Plug the Slate into external power. Exit Hibernation by briefly sliding the power switch. 40 Chapter 5 Power management Conserving battery power Tap the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source. Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. Decrease screen brightness. Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the Slate. Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the Slate, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Connect the Slate to external AC power under any of the following conditions:

WARNING! Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft. When charging or calibrating a battery When installing or modifying system software When writing information to an optional external drive When running Disk Defragmenter When performing a backup or recovery When you connect the Slate to external AC power, the battery begins to charge. When you disconnect external AC power, the Slate switches to battery power. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the Slate by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the Slate). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-

pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. To connect the Slate to external AC power, follow these steps:

1. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the Slate. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2). Using external AC power 41 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). 42 Chapter 5 Power management Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock To dock the Slate to the HP Slate Dock, follow these steps:

1. 2. 3. 4. Align the docking connector on the dock base with the power connector on the bottom edge of the Slate, and then lower the Slate onto the dock. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the back of the dock. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. Using external AC power 43 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Observe these precautions:

Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on it. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives. 44 Chapter 6 Drives Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently. NOTE:

It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or at another time when you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter:

1. Connect the computer to AC power. 2. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Accessories, tap System Tools, and then tap Disk Defragmenter. 3. Windows 7Tap Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup:

1. 2. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Accessories, tap System Tools, and then tap Disk Cleanup. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using hard drives 45 7 External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital mediaequipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers. To determine the digital card formats that are supported on your Slate, refer to Left edge on page 14. Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the Slate. 2. Insert the card into the Media Card Reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. 1. 2. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 46 Chapter 7 External cards and devices 3. Press in on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). NOTE:

If the card does not eject, pull the card out of the slot. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturers Web site. The Slate has at least 1 USB port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your Slate may also have a USB charging port that provides power to an external device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the Slate. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device. Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: The following illustration may look slightly different than your Slate. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Using a USB device 47 NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know that the device is recognized by the Slate. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the USB device. 1. 2. To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device. the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Remove the device. 48 Chapter 7 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the Slate:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the device to the Slate. 2. 3. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. Turn on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the Slate. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the Slate, and then unplug the AC power cord. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the Slate or the HP Slate Dock. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the Slate. USB drives include the following types:

1.44-megabyte diskette drive Hard drive module External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) MultiBay device Using optional external devices 49 8 Keeping your Slate safe Your Windows files must be backed up on a regular basis, and you must guard against viruses, privacy violations, and issues caused by power surges. The following sections address the importance of protecting your Slate as you use your Slate and the Windows operating system. Managing Internet privacy To manage Internet privacy settings, follow these steps:

1. 2. 3. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel. Tap Network and Internet, and then tap Internet Options to define the level of security your Slate should use. Tap the Privacy tab to determine which embedded programs your browser should allow. Protecting your system files The backup and recovery process allows you to back up your files and recover optimal system functionality. For information, refer to Backup and recovery on page 56. Protecting the Slate from power surges To protect the Slate from power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm, observe these practices:

Plug the Slate power cord into a high-quality surge protector (purchased separately). Surge protectors are available from most consumer hardware or electronics retailers. During an electrical storm, either run the Slate on battery power, or shut down the Slate and unplug the power cord. 50 Chapter 8 Keeping your Slate safe Using the Slate safely WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices:

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the Slate by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the Slate). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded

(earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the Slate, do not place the Slate directly on your lap. Use the Slate only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The Slate and the AC adapter comply with the user-

accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with the Slate, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Securing your Slate and information Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the nonWindows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Security feature Power-on password Antivirus software Firewall software Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system identification information Administrator password Ongoing or future threats to the computer Software updates Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information and to have safer online transactions. Several types of passwords can be set. For example, when you set up your computer for the first time, you were asked to set up a user password to secure your computer. Using the Slate safely 51 Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on your computer. You may find it helpful to use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place away from the computer. Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program. Change your passwords at least every three months. An ideal password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. Before you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, tap Start, and then tap Help and Support. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Function Protects access to a Windows user account. It also must be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. 52 Chapter 8 Keeping your Slate safe Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password*

Power-on password*

Function Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility

(BIOS). If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE:

If you enter the power-on password at the first password check before the Press the (-) key for Startup Menu message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: A power-on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):

1. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on or restarting the computer. While the Press the (-) key for Startup Menu message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the Volume down button (-) repeatedly. 2. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press the Volume down button (-) to navigate. 3. Press and hold the Home button, and then press either the Volume down button (-) or the Volume up button (+) to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Using Internet security software When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your computer as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your computer. Securing your Slate and information 53 Using antivirus software Antivirus software (purchased separately) can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support. Using firewall software Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be software you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a combination of both hardware and software. There are two types of firewalls to consider:

Host-based firewallsSoftware that protects only the computer it is installed on. Network-based firewallsInstalled between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to protect all the computers on the network. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. Installing Windows security updates Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer left the factory. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines:

Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. Tap Start, tap All Programs, and then tap Windows Update. Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality of the software. 54 Chapter 8 Keeping your Slate safe Securing your wireless network When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 26. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see Backup and recovery on page 56 Securing your Slate and information 55 9 Backup and recovery To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only) by using an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your Slate. Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:

Creating a system repair disc (select models only) by using an optional external optical drive

(purchased separately) Backing up your information Creating a system image (select models only) Scheduling automatic backups (select models only) Creating system restore points Recovering individual files Restoring the Slate to a previous state Recovering information using recovery tools NOTE: For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your Slate. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair discs by using an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) and your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair discs (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the Slate and repair the operating system in case of system instability or failure. Your initial and subsequent backups allow you to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs. You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. 56 Chapter 9 Backup and recovery Note the following when backing up:

Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly. Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs. Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences. When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVDRW. The discs you use will depend on the type of external optical drive you are using. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external drive. To create a backup using Backup and Restore:

NOTE: Be sure that the Slate is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the Slate. 1. 2. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Maintenance, and then tap Backup and Restore. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). Performing a system recovery In case of system failure or instability, the Slate provides the following tools to recover your files:

Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. If you are unable to boot (start up) your Slate and you cannot use the system repair discs NOTE:

you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to reboot the Slate and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 58. Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you previously backed up:

1. 2. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Maintenance, and then tap Backup and Restore. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your Slate (select models only), or your files. To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:

Performing a system recovery 57 CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the Slate are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If possible, back up all personal files. If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. To check for the Windows partition, tap Start, and then tap Computer. To check for the HP Recovery partition, tap Start, tap and hold Computer, tap Manage, and then tap Disk Management. NOTE:

If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 58. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the Slate, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. Startup Repair. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, tap your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the Slate. CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the Slate are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD:

NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Restart the Slate, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the connected external optical drive before the Windows operating system loads. 3. When prompted, press any keyboard key. 4. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Tap Next. 58 Chapter 9 Backup and recovery 6. Repair your computer. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. After the repair is completed:

1. 2. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. Performing a system recovery 59 10 Maintenance Cleaning your Slate Cleaning products Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your Slate:

Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example:

germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.) Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid Water with mild soap solution Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil) Static-free cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid the following cleaning products:

Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of the Slate. Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, which can scratch the Slate. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your Slate. WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your Slate while it is turned on:

Turn off the Slate. Disconnect external power. Disconnect all powered external devices. CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any Slate surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components. Cleaning the display Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display. 60 Chapter 10 Maintenance Cleaning the sides and cover To clean and disinfect the sides and cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the Slate, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris. Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder (select models only) Using one of the cleaning solutions listed previously, moisten a soft microfiber cloth or chamois or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe:

To clean the pen, rub the pen in an up and down motion to aid in removing dirt and debris. To clean the pen holder, use a rotating motion around the opening of the pen holder. CAUTION: Do not put any fluid or material other than the pen in the pen holder. The pen holder is not sealed off from some of the internal electronics of the tablet PC. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:

1. 2. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. At the download area, tap the software you want to download and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software is to be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software. 4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by tapping Start, and then tapping Computer. 5. Double-tap your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 7. Double-tap the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The installation begins. 8. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Using SoftPaq Download Manager HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to SoftPaq information for HP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Using this tool, you can easily search for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. Updating programs and drivers 61 SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you to specify one or more computer models to determine which SoftPaqs are available for download. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the database and software. If updates are found, they are downloaded and applied automatically. SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the HP Web site. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to download SoftPaqs, you must first download and install the program. Go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/sdm, and follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. To download SoftPaqs:

1. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap HP Software Setup, and then tap HP SoftPaq Download Manager. 2. When SoftPaq Download Manager opens for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported models. Tap Show software for all supported models. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to step 3. a. b. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Options window. The filters limit the number of options that are listed in the Product Catalog pane. For example, if only Windows 7 Professional is selected in the operating system filter, the only operating system that is displayed in the Product Catalog is Windows 7 Professional. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Refer to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for more information. In the left pane, tap the plus sign (+) to expand the model list, and then the model or models of the products you want to update. Tap Find Available SoftPaqs to download a list of available SoftPaqs for the selected computer. from the list of available SoftPaqs, and then tap Download Only if you have many SoftPaqs to download, because the SoftPaq ion and Internet connection speed determine how long the download process will take. If you want to download only one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, tap Download & Unpack. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tap and hold Install SoftPaq in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to install the selected SoftPaqs on the computer. 62 Chapter 10 Maintenance 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is not working. The utility reports information about the Slate and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. To start Setup Utility:

NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps. 1. Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard. 2. Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 3. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 63 NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps. 1. Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. Press and hold the Home button and then press either the Volume up button (+) or the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select System Configuration > Language. Press the Volume up button (+) or Volume down button (-) on the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select a language, and then press the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, tap Exit, and then tap Exit Saving Changes or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. Your change goes into effect immediately. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps. To choose a menu or a menu item, press the Home button on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard. To navigate between menus in Setup Utility, press and hold the Home button and then press either the Volume up (+) or Volume down (-) button, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard. To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the Home button, the Volume up button, or the Volume down button on the Slate, or the arrow keys on an external keyboard. To select an item, press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. To close a text box or return to the menu display, press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate or esc on an external keyboard. Information about navigation keys is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1 on an external keyboard. Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is open, begin at step 3. 64 Chapter 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps. 1. Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard. 2. 3. 4. Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, press and hold the Home button and then press the Volume up button (+) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select the Main menu. When the Main menu is selected, system information is displayed. To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility factory settings. If Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 3. NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps. 1. Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard. 2. 3. Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. Press and hold the Home button and then press the Volume up button (+) on the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard 5. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. The Setup Utility factory settings go into effect when the Slate restarts. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 NOTE: An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps. To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:

Press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:

Press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. After either choice, the Slate restarts in Windows. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, press and hold the Home button and then press the Volume up button (+) on the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard, to select the Main menu. To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes. Then press the Home button on the Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 66 Chapter 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions:

Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. 2. 3. Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap Maintain. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. At the download area, follow these steps:

a. b. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. NOTE:

installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer by tapping Start, and then tapping Computer. 2. Double-tap your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Double-tap the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 67 Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. Depending on your computer, the following diagnostic tests may be available in System Diagnostics:

Start-up testThis test analyzes the main computer components that are required to start the computer. Run-in testThis test repeats the start-up test and checks for intermittent problems that the start-up test does not detect. Hard disk testThis test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in every sector of the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to a good sector. Memory testThis test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. If it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. Battery testThis test analyzes the condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. You can also view system information and error logs in the System Diagnostics window. To start System Diagnostics:

1. 2. Turn on or restart the computer. While the Press the (-) key for Startup Menu message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the Volume down button(-) repeatedly. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press the Volume down button (-). Tap the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE:

If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it is running, press esc. 68 Chapter 11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics A Traveling with the Slate For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:

Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:

Back up your information. Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the Slate, damage to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices. Shut down the Slate. Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer. When traveling by air, carry the Slate as hand luggage; do not check it in with the rest of your bags. CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives. In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline. If you plan to use the Slate during a flight, check with the airline in advance. If you are shipping the Slate, use suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE. If the Slate has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) device, the use of these devices may be restricted in some environments. Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in hazardous locations. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on. If you are traveling internationally, follow these suggestions:

Check the computer-related customs regulations for each country or region on your itinerary. Check the power cord and adapter requirements for each location in which you plan to use the Slate. Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary. 69 WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the Slate with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. 70 Appendix A Traveling with the Slate B Troubleshooting resources Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support. Tap Start, and then tap Help and Support. NOTE: Some checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection. HP also provides additional tools that do not require an Internet connection. Contact HP Customer Support at http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. NOTE: For worldwide support, tap Contact HP worldwide on the left side of the page, or go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Choose from the following types of support:

Chat online with an HP technician. NOTE: When chat is not available in a particular language, it is available in English. E-mail HP Customer Support. Find HP Customer Support worldwide telephone numbers. Locate an HP service center. 71 C Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contactfor example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the Slate, unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a cover. Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them. Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible. Use nonmagnetic tools. Before handling components, discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface of the component. If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation, contact HP Customer Support. 72 Appendix C Electrostatic discharge D Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the Slate. The Slate operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100240 V, 5060 Hz. Although the Slate can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an HP Slate 30W AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this Slate. The Slate can operate on DC power within the following specifications. Input Power Rating Operating voltage and current 19.0 V dc @ 1.58 A - 30W NOTE: This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The Slate's operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label, located inside the label tray on the right edge of the Slate. Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Metric U.S. 5C to 35C

-20C to 60C 10% to 90%

5% to 95%

41F to 95F

-4F to 140F 10% to 90%

5% to 95%

Operating Nonoperating

-15 m to 3,048 m

-15 m to 12,192 m

-50 ft to 10,000 ft

-50 ft to 40,000 ft Input power 73 Index A AC adapter, connecting 41 airport security devices 44 antennas, WLAN 14 antivirus software, using 54 audio functions, checking 33 audio-in (microphone) jack 14, 31 audio-out (headphone) jack 14, 31 B backing up software and information 55 Backup and Restore 57 battery discharging 40 low battery levels 40 power 39 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 22 label 19 Bluetooth device 29 buttons 16 Ctrl+alt+del 16 Home 12, 16 Keyboard 15 volume 12, 16 C cables, USB 47 camera 17, 18, 30, 34 caring for your Slate 60 Certificate of Authenticity label 19 changing Setup Utility language 63 74 Index checking audio functions 33 cleaning your Slate 60 components bottom edge 12 display 17 left edge 14 rear 18 right edge 13 top edge 12 computer, traveling 69 connecting to existing wireless network 25 Connection Manager 23 connection, external power 41 connector, power 12 creating a wireless connection 22 critical battery level 40 critical security updates, installing 54 Ctrl+alt+del button, identifying 12, 16 D digital card inserting 46 removing 46 supported formats 46 digital pen, using 11 Disk Cleanup software 45 Disk Defragmenter software 45 displaying system information 64 dragging touch screen gesture 6 drive media 37 drives external 49 handling 44 hard 49 optical 49 using 45 E earbuds 14, 31 electrostatic discharge 72 existing wireless network, connecting to 25 exiting Setup Utility 65 external devices 49 external drive 49 F firewall software 26, 54 flicking touch screen gesture 6 flicks changing assignments 9 creating assignments 9 G GPS 29 H hard drive external 49 headphone (audio-out) jack 14, 31 headphones 14, 31 Hibernation exiting 37 initiated during critical battery level 40 initiating 37 Home button 12, 16 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP Connection Manager 23 HP Mobile Broadband Module 27, 28 HP Slate Camera 34 HP Slate Dock 43 hubs 47 network 22 wireless 22 input power 73 Internet connection setup 21, 26 Internet security software, using ISP, using 20 I icons 53 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 14, 31 audio-out (headphone) 14, 31 K keyboard Swype 10 Keyboard button 15, 16 L label tray 19 identifying 13 opening 14 labels Bluetooth 19 HP Mobile Broadband Module 19 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 19 regulatory 19 serial number 19 SIM 19 wireless certification 19 WLAN 19 landscape view 4 light, power 13 low battery level 40 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 microphone (audio-in) jack 14, 31 microphone, identifying 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 multimedia components, identifying 30 N navigating in Setup Utility 64 network icon 22 O on-screen keyboard marker 9 options 10 operating environment 73 operating system 36 controls 24 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 Product Key 19 optical drive 49 optional external devices, using 49 orientation, changing 4 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 52 pen, using 11 pinching touch screen gesture 8 portrait view 4 ports, USB 12 power light, identifying 13 power switch, identifying 13 power, connecting 41 PowerLock 13 Product Key 19 product name and number, Slate 19 programs, updating 61 protecting your wireless network 26 R readable media 37 regulatory information regulatory label 19 wireless certification labels 19 restoring default settings 65 roaming to another network 27 rotating touch screen gesture 7 S screen brightness, adjusting 5 scrolling touch screen gesture 7 SD Card Reader, identifying 15 security, wireless 26 selecting in Setup Utility 64 serial number 19 serial number, Slate 19 setup of WLAN 21, 26 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 53 shutdown 36 SIM inserting 28 removing 28 Sleep exiting 37 initiating 37 SoftPaqs, downloading 61 software 11 Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 HP Connection Manager 23 HP Slate Camera 34 software updates, installing 54 software, updating 11 speakers 12, 31 switch, power 13 system repair disc 56 system restore points 56 T tapping touch screen gesture 6 touch screen performing screen actions 9 preferences 9 using 4 touch screen gestures dragging 6 flicking 6 pinching 8 rotating 7 scrolling 7 tapping 6 zooming 8 traveling with the computer 69 traveling with the Slate 19 troubleshooting resources 71 turning off the Slate 36 turning wireless devices on or off 23 U unresponsive system 36 Index 75 USB cable, connecting 47 USB devices Z zooming screen gesture 8 connecting 47 description 47 removing 48 USB hubs 47 USB ports, identifying 12 using passwords 51 V view, changing 4 volume buttons, identifying 16 Volume down button 12 Volume up button 12 volume, adjusting 32 W Windows 7 operating system DVD 58 Windows Backup and Restore 56 Windows passwords 52 Windows security updates, installing 54 wireless icons 22 protecting 26 set up 26 wireless certification label 19 wireless connection, creating 22 wireless devices, turning on or off 23 wireless encryption 26 wireless network (WLAN) connecting to existing 25 equipment needed 26 security 26 wireless network (WLAN), equipment needed 21 wireless network, connecting 21 wireless network, securing 55 wireless router, configuring 22 wireless setup 21 WLAN connecting 21 protecting 22 WLAN device 19 WLAN label 19 writable media 37 WWAN device 27 76 Index

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide Copyright 20082011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: February 2011 Document Part Number: 653267-001 Table of contents 1 Regulatory notices .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Federal Communications Commission notice ...................................................................................... 2 Modifications ........................................................................................................................ 2 Cables .................................................................................................................................. 2 Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo (United States only) ..... 3 Products with wireless LAN devices or HP Mobile Broadband Modules ............................. 3 Brazil notice .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Canada notices .................................................................................................................................... 4 Avis Canadien ...................................................................................................................................... 4 European Union Regulatory notices ..................................................................................................... 4 Products with HP Mobile Broadband Modules .................................................................... 5 Ergonomics notice ............................................................................................................... 6 Germany ............................................................................................................. 6 Japan notices ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Wireless LAN 802.11b devices ............................................................................................ 7 Wireless LAN 802.11g devices ............................................................................................ 7 Bluetooth devices ................................................................................................................ 7 Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth certification markings ................................... 8 South Korea notice ............................................................................................................................... 8 Mexico notice ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Singapore wireless notice .................................................................................................................... 8 Thailand WWAN wireless notice .......................................................................................................... 8 Taiwan notices ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Wireless LAN 802.11a devices ............................................................................................ 9 Wireless LAN 802.11b devices ............................................................................................ 9 Vietnam Compliance Marking Notice ................................................................................................... 9 Airline travel notice ............................................................................................................................. 10 Battery notices .................................................................................................................................... 10 ENERGY STAR compliance .............................................................................................................. 10 Laser compliance ............................................................................................................................... 11 Modem notices ................................................................................................................................... 11 Telecommunications device approvals .............................................................................. 11 U.S. modem statements .................................................................................................... 12 U.S. modem declarations .................................................................................................. 12 Canada modem statements ............................................................................................... 15 Japan modem statements ................................................................................................. 15 iii New Zealand modem statements ...................................................................................... 15 Voice support .................................................................................................... 16 Power cord notice ............................................................................................................................... 16 Japan power cord notice .................................................................................................... 16 DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 16 Macrovision Corporation notice .......................................................................................................... 16 2 Safety notices ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Heat-related safety warning notice ..................................................................................................... 17 Potential safety conditions notice ....................................................................................................... 17 Battery notices .................................................................................................................................... 17 Headset and earphone volume level notice ....................................................................................... 17 Power cord notices ............................................................................................................................. 18 Cleaning the keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 18 Travel notice ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner ...................................... 18 3 Environmental notices ................................................................................................................................. 19 Electronic hardware and battery recycling ......................................................................................... 19 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union ....................... 19 Chemical substances ......................................................................................................................... 19 China material content declarations ................................................................................................... 20 Japan material content declaration .................................................................................................... 22 Turkey EEE regulation ....................................................................................................................... 22 Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances ................................................................................... 23 United States mercury disposal .......................................................................................................... 23 Perchlorate materialspecial handling may apply ............................................................................ 23 Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 iv 1 Regulatory notices Select Start > My Computer. If the left pane, select View System Information > Hardware tab > Device Manager. This guide provides country- and region-specific non-wireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for the computer product. Some of these notices may not apply to your product. One or more integrated wireless devices may be installed. In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply on-board airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, and so on. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this product, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on. To identify a hardware device such as a wireless LAN (WLAN) network device, choose the procedure below that corresponds to the operating system running on your computer. For Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home, follow these steps:

1. 2. For Windows Vista, follow these steps:

1. 2. For later Windows operating systems, such as Windows 7, follow these steps:

Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. For non-Windows operating systems, follow the instructions provided by your operating system to identify a hardware device such as a wireless LAN (WLAN) network device. Regulatory markings for your country or region may be located on the bottom of the product, either under the battery, under a user-removable door (or some other user-accessible location), or on the wireless or modem module. To view the FCC IDs for any radio modules in your notebook (Bluetooth, WLAN, or WWAN), follow these steps:

1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. Select the System Configuration menu. 2. 3. The FCC IDs are displayed at the bottom of the screen. CAUTION: Devices not for sale or use in the United States may not have an FCC ID. 1 Federal Communications Commission notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by HP may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, connections to this device must be made with shielded cables having metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods. 2 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo

(United States only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

1. 2. This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have questions about the product that are not related to this declaration, write to Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, TX 77269-2000 For questions regarding this FCC declaration, write to Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, TX 77269-2000 or call HP at 281-514-3333 To identify your product, refer to the part, series, or model number located on the product. Products with wireless LAN devices or HP Mobile Broadband Modules This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. WARNING! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact is minimized during normal operation of tablet PCs and notebook computers. During normal operation of tablet PCs and notebook computers with displays equal to or less than 12 inches: To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antennas should not be less than 2.5 cm (1 inch). To identify the location of the wireless antennas, refer to the computer user guides. To access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. During normal operation of notebook computers with displays greater than 12 inches: To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antennas should not be less than 20 cm (8 inches), including when the computer display is closed. To identify the location of the wireless antennas, refer to the computer user guides. To access the user guides, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. CAUTION: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High-power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65- to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device. Federal Communications Commission notice 3 Brazil notice Este equipamento opera em carter secundrio, isto , no tem direito a proteo contra interferncia prejudicial, mesmo de estaes do mesmo tipo, e no pode causar interferncia a sistemas operando em carter primrio. Este equipamento atende aos limites de Taxa de Absoro Especfica referente exposio a campos eltricos, magnticos e eletromagnticos de radiofreqncias adotados pela ANATEL. Canada notices This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. If this device has WLAN or Bluetooth capability, the device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. CAUTION: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High-power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65- to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device. The antennas for this device are not replaceable. Any attempt at user access will damage your computer. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Regulatory notices Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC where applicable CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by HP. If this product has wired and/or wireless telecommunications functionality, it also complies with the essential requirements of EU Directive R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards

(European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family and available (in English only) either within the product documentation or at the following Web site: www.hp.eu/certificates (type the product number in the search box). The compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product:

4 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices For non-telecommunications products and for EU harmonized telecommunications products, such as Bluetooth, within power class below 10 mW. For EU non-harmonized telecommunications products (if applicable, a 4-digit notified body number is inserted between CE and ! (the exclamation mark). Please refer to the regulatory label provided on the product. The telecommunications functionality of this product may be used in the following EU and EFTA countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. The telephone connector (not available for all products) is intended for connection to analog telephone networks. NOTE: For products with wireless LAN devices, some countries may have specific obligations or special requirements about the operation of wireless LAN networks such as indoor use only or restrictions of the channels available. Be sure that the country settings of the wireless network are correct. In France, certain restrictions apply for the 2.4-GHz wireless LAN operation of this product. This product may be used indoors for the entire 2400-MHz to 2483.5-MHz frequency band (channels 1 to 13). For outdoor use, only the 2400-MHz to 2454-MHz frequency band (channels 1 to 7) may be used. For the latest requirements, see http://www.arcep.fr. The point of contact for regulatory matters is Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Dept./MS: HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, GERMANY. Products with HP Mobile Broadband Modules THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. The HP Mobile Broadband Module in your notebook is a radio transmitter and receiver. The device is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines that establish permitted levels of RF radiation for the general population. The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The device also meets the European R&TTE directives, including the protection of the health and the safety of the user and any other person. The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).* The SAR was obtained by testing the device at standard operating positions European Union Regulatory notices 5 with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. The actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value, because the device operates at multiple power levels and uses only the power required to reach the network. When installed in the notebook computer, this device meets RF exposure guidelines when the antennas are positioned at a minimum distance from the body. In order to transmit data or messages, this device requires a quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data or messages may be delayed until such a connection becomes available. Be sure that the recommended distance is observed until the transmission is complete.

*The non-FCC, international guidelines state that the SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of body tissue. The guidelines incorporate a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting requirements and the network band. This equipment incorporates a radio transmitting device. In normal use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with the Australian and New Zealand Standards. Ergonomics notice Germany Mobile computers bearing the "GS" approval mark meet the ergonomic requirements and are suitable only for short-time use of VDU tasks. When a mobile computer is used for display work tasks where the Visual Display Unit (VDU) Directive 90/270/EEC is applicable, an adequate external keyboard is required. Depending on the application and task, an adequate external monitor may also be necessary to attain working conditions comparable to a workstation setup. Ref: EK1-ITB 2000:2008 This device is intended for use at visual display workplaces in compliance with BildscharbV, only with external keyboard and adequate external monitor. During mobile use with disadvantageous illumination conditions (e.g. direct sun light) reflections may occur which result in reduced readability. Mobile Computer, welche das "GS" Zeichen tragen, entsprechen den ergonomischen Anforderungen und sind nur fr kurzzeitige Benutzung von Bildschirmarbeitsaufgaben geeignet. Wird ein mobiler Computer fr Bildschirmarbeitsaufgaben verwendet, wo die Richtlinie 90/270/EEG

(Bildschirmarbeitsrichtlinie) anzuwenden ist, wird eine geeignete externe Tastatur notwendig. Abhngig von der Anwendung und der Aufgabe kann ein geeigneter externer Monitor erforderlich sein, um vergleichbare Arbeitsbedingungen zu einem stationren Arbeitsplatz zu erreichen. Ref: EK1-ITB 2000:2008 Das Gert ist fr die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gem BildscharbV nur mit externer Tastatur und geeignetem Monitor vorgesehen. Bei mobiler Nutzung mit ungnstigen Lichtverhltnissen (z.B. direkte Sonneneinstrahlung) kann es zu Reflexionen und damit zu Einschrnkungen der Lesbarkeit der dargestellten Zeichen kommen. 6 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices Japan notices Wireless LAN 802.11b devices Wireless LAN 802.11g devices Bluetooth devices Japan notices 7 Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth certification markings This product contains certified radio equipment. South Korea notice Mexico notice La operacin de este equipo est sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) este equipo puede que no cause interferencia y (2) este equipo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo interferencia que pueda ser causada por la operacin no deseada. Singapore wireless notice Turn off any WWAN devices while you are onboard aircraft. The use of these devices onboard aircraft is illegal, may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, and may disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Users are reminded to restrict the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, and where blasting operations are in progress. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, no part of the human body should be allowed to come too close to the antennas during operation of the equipment. This device has been designed to comply with applicable requirements for exposure to radio waves, based on scientific guidelines that include margins intended to assure the safety of all people, regardless of health and age. These radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the specific absorption rate (SAR). Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods, with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands. The SAR data information is based on CENELEC's standards EN50360 and EN50361, which use the limit of 2 watts per kilogram, averaged over 10 grams of tissue. Thailand WWAN wireless notice This telecom equipment has complied with NTC regulations. 8 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices Taiwan notices Wireless LAN 802.11a devices Wireless LAN 802.11b devices Vietnam Compliance Marking Notice This marking is for applicable products only. Taiwan notices 9 Airline travel notice Use of electronic equipment onboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline. Battery notices WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. For information about removing a battery, refer to the user guide included with the product. ENERGY STAR compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has followed the EPAs enhanced product qualification and certification process to ensure that the products marked with the ENERGY STAR logo are ENERGY STAR qualified per the applicable ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The following logo appears on all ENERGY STAR-qualified computers:

The ENERGY STAR program for computers was created by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. One way that products achieve this goal is by using the Microsoft Windows power management feature to reduce power consumption when the product is not in use. The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or Sleep mode after a period of user inactivity. When used with an external ENERGY STAR qualified monitor, this feature also supports similar power management features of the monitor. To take advantage of these potential energy savings, the power management feature has been preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power:

Turn off the display after 15 minutes Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes The computer exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is pressed. When the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature is enabled, the computer can also exit Sleep in response to a network signal. Additional information on the potential energy and financial savings of the power management feature can be found on the EPA ENERGY STAR Power Management Web site at http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Additional information on the ENERGY STAR program and its environmental benefits are available on the EPA ENERGY STAR Web site at http://www.energystar.gov. 10 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices Laser compliance WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in the laser product installation guide, may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:

Do not try to open the module enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside. Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified in the laser product installation guide. Allow only authorized service providers to repair the unit. This product may be provided with an optical storage device (for example, a CD or DVD drive) and/or a fiber optic transceiver. Each of these devices that contain a laser is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with IEC 60825-1 and meets the requirements for safety of that standard. Each laser product complies with US FDA regulations of 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 or complies with those regulations except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007. Modem notices WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using this device, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Do not use this product near waterfor example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use this product to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak. Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or internal component. If this product was not provided with a telephone line cord, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Telecommunications device approvals The telecommunications device in the computer is approved for connection to the telephone network in the countries and regions whose approval markings are indicated on the product label located on the bottom of the computer or on the modem. Refer to the user guide included with the product to ensure that the product is configured for the country or region in which the product is located. Selecting a country or region other than the one in which it is located may cause the modem to be configured in a way that violates the telecommunication regulations/laws of that country or region. In addition, the modem may not function properly if the correct country or region selection is not made. If, when you select a country or region, a message appears that states that the country or region is not supported, this means that the modem has not been approved for use in this country or region and thus should not be used. Laser compliance 11 U.S. modem statements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of the computer or on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Provide this information to the telephone company if you are requested to do so. Applicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all locations, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. If this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, call technical support. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. You should perform repairs only to the equipment specifically discussed in the Troubleshooting section of the user guide, if one is provided. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that the installation of this HP equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including a fax machine, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges). In order to program this information into your fax machine, you should complete the steps outlined in the faxing software instructions. U.S. modem declarations Refer to the following modem vendor declarations for the modem device installed in your computer:

12 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices Modem notices 13 14 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices Canada modem statements This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number, REN, is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed 5. The REN for this terminal equipment is 1.0. Japan modem statements If the computer does not have the Japanese certification mark on the bottom of the computer, refer to the appropriate certification marking below. The Japanese certification mark for the V.92 56K Data/Fax Modem is below:

New Zealand modem statements The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances. If this device is equipped with pulse dialing, note that there is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should not contact the Telecom Faults Service. Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications:

a. There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30-minute period for any single manual call initiation. The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt. b. c. Where automatic calls are made to different numbers, the equipment shall be set to go on-hook for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt. The equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing (So set between 2 and 10). d. Modem notices 15 Voice support All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New Zealand law. This requires that at least one party to the conversation is aware that it is being recorded. In addition, the Principles enumerated in the Privacy Act 1993 shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose for its collection, how it is to be used, and what is disclosed to any other party. This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111' Emergency Service. Power cord notice If you were not provided with a power cord for the computer or for an external power accessory intended for use with the computer, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in your country or region. The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the diameter of the wire must be a minimum of 0.75 mm/18AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 1.5 m (5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your authorized service provider. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. Particular attention should be paid to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product. Japan power cord notice DC plug of external HP power supply NOTE: This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label. Macrovision Corporation notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 16 Chapter 1 Regulatory notices 2 Safety notices Heat-related safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). Potential safety conditions notice If you notice any of the following conditions (or if you have other safety concerns), do not use the computer: crackling, hissing, or popping sound, or a strong odor or smoke coming from the computer. It is normal for these conditions to appear when an internal electronic component fails in a safe and controlled manner. However, these conditions may also indicate a potential safety issue. Do not assume it is a safe failure. Turn off the computer, disconnect it from its power source, and contact technical support for assistance. Battery notices WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water. WARNING! Keep the battery away from children. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. Headset and earphone volume level notice WARNING! Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations can damage ones hearing. To reduce the risk of hearing damage, lower the volume to a safe, comfortable level and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels. For your own safety, before using headsets or earphones, always reset the volume. Some headphones are louder than other headphones, even if the volume control setting is the same. Changing the default audio or equalizer settings might lead to higher volume and should only be done with caution. For your own safety, headsets or earphones used with this product should comply with the headphone limits in EN 50332-2. If the computer includes a headset or earphones, this combination is in compliance to EN 50332-1. Heat-related safety warning notice 17 Power cord notices WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-

pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. Cleaning the keyboard WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys. A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris. Travel notice WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the computer with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. Norway and Sweden: Cable grounding notice for products with a TV tuner CAUTION: To reduce potential safety issues, use a galvanic isolator when connecting to a cable distribution system. 18 Chapter 2 Safety notices 3 Environmental notices This chapter provides country- and region-specific environmental notices and compliance information. Some of these notices may not apply to your product. Electronic hardware and battery recycling HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/recycle. Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol means do not dispose of your product with your other household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information, please contact your household waste disposal service. Chemical substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. Electronic hardware and battery recycling 19 China material content declarations The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content As required by China's Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Part Name Battery Cables Camera Chassis/Other Flash memory card reader Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive Headphones I/O PCAs Keyboard Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead

(Pb) Mercury

(Hg) Cadmium

(Cd) Hexavalent Chromium

(Cr(VI)) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDE) X X X X X X X X X X O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 20 Chapter 3 Environmental notices Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Liquid crystal display

(LCD) panel Media (CD/DVD/floppy) Memory Motherboard, processor, heat sinks Mouse Optical disk drive Optional docking device Power adapter Power supply Remote control Smart card/Java card reader Speakers, external TV tuner USB flash memory drive USB hub Web camera Wireless receiver Wireless cards Lead

(Pb) Mercury

(Hg) Cadmium

(Cd) Hexavalent Chromium

(Cr(VI)) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDE) X O X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006. X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006. All parts named in this table with an X are in compliance with the European Union's RoHS Legislation Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and its amendments. NOTE: The referenced Environmental Protection Use Period Marking was determined according to normal operating use conditions of the product such as temperature and humidity. China material content declarations 21 Japan material content declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2008, mandates that manufacturers provide material content declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS C 0950 material declaration for this product, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/jisc0950. Turkey EEE regulation In Conformity with the EEE regulation EEE Ynetmeliine Uygundur 22 Chapter 3 Environmental notices Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 1057, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

, 3 2008 1057. United States mercury disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life:

Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD Disposal of mercury can be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) http://www.eiae.org. NOTE: Notebook computers configured with LED backlights do not contain mercury lamps. Perchlorate materialspecial handling may apply See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This products real-time clock battery or coin cell battery may contain perchlorate and may require special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances 23 Index A airline travel notice 10 B battery notice 10, 17, 23 battery recycling 19 Brazil notice 4 C cable grounding notice 18 Canada modem statement 15 Canada notices 4 Canadian French notices 4 China Material Content Declarations 20 D DC plug of external HP power supply notice 16 Declaration of Conformity 3 disposal notices battery 10, 23 equipment 19 mercury 23 E electronic hardware and battery recycling 19 ENERGY STAR compliance 10 environmental notices 19 equipment disposal notice 19 ergonomics notice 6 European Union notices 4 F Federal Communications Commission cables 2 modifications 2 notice 2 G GS Notice 6 24 Index H hardware device, identifying 1 headset and earphone volume level notice 17 J Japan material content declaration 22 Japan modem statement 15 Japan notice 7 Japan power cord notice 16 K keyboard notice 18 L laser safety notice 11 M Macrovision Corporation notice 16 mercury disposal notice 23 Mexico wireless notice 8 modem notices 11 modem statements Canada 15 Japan 15 New Zealand 15 U.S. 12 modifications, Federal Communications Commission 2 N New Zealand modem statement 15 notices airline travel 10 battery 10, 17, 23 Brazil 4 Canada 4 Canadian French 4 DC plug of external HP power supply 16 environmental 19 equipment disposal 19 ergonomics 6 European Union 4 Federal Communications Commission 2 headset and earphone volume level 17 Japan 7 Japan power cord 16 keyboard 18 laser safety 11 Macrovision Corporation 16 mercury disposal 23 Mexico 8 modem 11 perchlorate material 23 power cords 16, 18 Singapore 8 South Korea 8 Taiwan 9 Thailand WWAN wireless notice 8 travel 18 Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances 23 Vietnam compliance marking 9 P power cord notice 16, 18 R recycling, electronic hardware and battery 19 S Singapore wireless notice 8 South Korea notice 8 T Taiwan notice 9 Thailand WWAN wireless notice travel notice 18 TV tuner, cable grounding notice 8 18 U U.S. modem statement 12 Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances notice 23 V Vietnam compliance marking notice 9 voice support 16 volume level notice, headset and earphone 17 W wireless LAN devices 3 Index 25

Atheros Modular Certification Instructions to OEM Integrators FCC ID: PPD-ARS263 April 11, 2011 Page 1 of 11 20002009 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Atheros, Atheros Driven, Atheros XR, Driving the Wireless Future, ROCm, Super AG, Super G, Total 802.11n, and Wake on Wireless are registered by Atheros Communications, Inc. Atheros SST, Signal-Sustain Technology, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz, XSPAN, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now., and 5-UP are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Nonetheless, this document is subject to change without notice, and Atheros Communications, Inc. (Atheros) assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the contained information, or to notify a person or organization of any updates. Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. No part of this document may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, maskwork rights or other intellectual property rights that apply to the ideas, material and information expressed herein. No license to such rights is provided except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. ATHEROS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATHEROS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECULATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, ATHEROS SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA TRANSMITTED OR OTHERWISE USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR DATA. ATHEROS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE IDEAS, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN. Page 2 of 11 Revision Description of Changes Initial release Revision History Revision March. 11, 2011 Page 3 of 11 Introduction This document describes mandatory steps required by the OEM integrator when designing and manufacturing any host PC system utilizing this Atheros radio module. Also refer to the Atheros Regulatory Compliance Guide available on the Atheros customer support site and from the Atheros customer support contact person. This document lists the mandatory responsibilities and actions of the OEM integrator. Failure to comply with all requirements and conditions in this document may result in non-compliance of the host PC with FCC rules and invalidate the Atheros FCC certification for the module. This guide applies to this Client modules that act under control of an Access Point. Page 4 of 11 Max. average output power at antenna terminal 802.11b Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11g Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11a Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 2412 2437 2462 2412 2437 2462 2412 2437 2462 17.2 17.3 17.2 11.9 17.1 12.5 10.8 16.2 11.4 36 44 48 52 60 64 100 120 140 149 157 165 5180 5220 5240 5260 5300 5320 5500 5600 5700 5745 5785 5825 14.0 14.0 13.6 17.5 17.1 17.1 15.1 17.2 12.9 17.2 17.2 17.2 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 36 44 48 52 5180 5220 5240 5260 Page 5 of 11 14.0 14.0 13.8 16.4 60 64 100 120 140 149 157 165 5300 5320 5500 5600 5700 5745 5785 5825 16.2 16.2 14.9 16.5 12.5 16.2 16.4 16.2 802.11n HT40 Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 38 46 54 62 102 118 134 151 159 5190 5230 5270 5310 5510 5590 5670 5755 5795 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.0 12.2 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 Page 6 of 11 Allowed Antennas to be used with the Radio Module The Integrator must request from Atheros sales or regulatory contact person the current list of allowable antennas for use with the specific radio module. This information is not available on the public FCC database but will be provided by Atheros. Atheros will provide a table of antenna type(s) models, cable lengths, and peak gain in each band. Generally, the list will include Omni-directional Inverted-F (PIFA) and stamped metal/film antennas for use inside laptops. In some cases, dipole antenna types may be included in the available list. Peak gain including cable losses are quoted in the table provided by Atheros. Use of any of the antennas in the list (identical or equivalent antenna with lower gain, dimensions and cable lengths) is acceptable in the host device, without any further FCC testing or submission. However, use of an antenna that is higher gain than those on the list or is a Different Type, requires additional testing and submission to the FCC. Therefore, antennas with higher gain or different type than specified by Atheros may not be used with the Atheros module until new testing and reporting is completed. You must contact the Atheros Regulatory Group to report any higher gain or new antenna type to be used with the module. Antenna Placement This 1x1 802.11 a/b/g/n module has been certified by FCC as single module approval with the following restrictions:

The most conservative antenna-to-user separation distance shall be greater than 2 cm to end user or near-by person. 2 cm physical separation distance is measured by positioning the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computers perpendicular to the keyboard section. Measure the distance from the nearest point of antenna to the bottom of host. Consult with Atheros to determine the allowable rotational orientations for vertical and horizontal antenna installation in applicable host devices. When antenna is installed in the typical notebook/Netbook/laptop computer platform, the antenna cable shall be positioned away from antenna elements to conform to configuration tested for compliance. When the antennas are installed in the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computer platform, the display section shall not have metallic components and material that can influence or change the operating and exposure characteristics of the antennas. If any one of condition listed above can not comply, please consult with Atheros regulatory contact person to determine the applicable equipment authorization procedure before marketing the host device. Simultaneous transmission of Radio Module with Other Integrated or Plug-In Radios Based upon FCC Knowledge Database publication number 616217 D03 (Supplement) https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/kdb/GetAttachment.html?id=30257, when there are multiple radios installed in a host device, RF exposure transmitting assessment shall be performed to determine the necessary application and test requirements. Certain criteria can be used in determine the requirement for simultaneous SAR evaluation and whether Class I or Class II permissive change may apply. A brief summary of the procedures is provided below. OEM integrators must consult the actual FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details:

Page 7 of 11 Identify all possible combinations of simultaneous transmission configurations for all transmitters and antennas installed in the display screen and keyboard of the intended host computer configurations and provide the following information:

o Antenna-to-antenna separation distance o Antenna-to-user separation distance Transmitters/antennas operating from external card slots and/or connectors of the host computers must be more than 5 cm from any simultaneous transmitting antennas If simultaneous transmission radio/module is installed in the host as portable device ( <

20 cm to the body of user) , determine the highest 1-g SAR value of each portable radio module for applicable simultaneous transmission operating modes and configurations. If simultaneous radio is installed in the host as mobile device (> 20 cm to the body of user) , determine the MPE (power density) according to the highest output power, , antenna gain and antenna-to-user separation distance in each frequency band. Determine the antenna to antenna separation distances as required for the conditions below a) When the [( of the highest measured 1-g SAR for each portable transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / 1.6 W/kg] + of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1; (where: excludes antennas that do not require SAR evaluation, the corresponding MPE limits based upon frequency band can be found at table 1 of section 1.1310 of CFR 47:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-

idx?c=ecfr&sid=788a1f4d7395e22ffa71dc3905fb2f10&rgn=div8&view=text&node=47:1.0

.1.1.2.9.193.10&idno=47) or b) For antennas included in the simultaneous transmission configuration that require SAR evaluation, when the separation distance between each antenna pair is i) greater than 5 [(SAR1 + SAR2) / 1.6]1.5 cm, rounded to the nearest cm, and ii) the of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1 By satisfying condition a) or b) as listed above, simultaneous SAR evaluation is not required. Incorporation of this Atheros module in conjunction with other certified transmitters in a qualified host device can be addressed as a Class I permissive change. However, the simultaneous transmission conditions must be fully documented in Class I permissive change report as described in KDB 616217 Supplement.. For each simultaneous transmission configuration which does not meet the conditions described above, submit an inquiry to Atheros Regulatory Group or equivalent responsible party of the radio module to evaluate additional FCC evaluation or application requirements. Required Information to be documented in the Class I permissive change report Page 8 of 11 A summary of the information to be included in the Class I permissive change report is listed below. OEM integrators must consult the FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details. 1. FCC ID of all transmitters, maximum average conducted output power in each transmission mode and frequency band, operating configurations and exposure conditions approved for the individual transmitters. 2. Applicable antenna locations for all host configurations identified in diagrams, drawings and/or photos, including the range of antenna-to-user and antenna-to-antenna separation distances to support the required test reduction and exclusion analysis or SAR test configurations (The closest distance between each antenna and the user and the closest distance between individual antennas should be used.) 3. The type and physical dimensions of antennas incorporated in the intended host configurations 4. Antenna gain specified by the antenna manufacturer for antennas qualified for mobile exposure conditions 5. Other relevant information and restrictions required by the equipment certifications of individual transmitters, including antenna changes 6. The range of applicable physical, mechanical and electrical variations of host computer configurations supported by the test results in all relevant equipment certification. Page 9 of 11 Required Host System Labeling FCCID and Industry Canada ID The Integrator must affix the Atheros modules FCCID on the module. Also, when the module is not visible when installed in the host system, an additional label must appear on the outside of the host system visible to the user. Industry Canada (IC) labeling is only required on the module. Example FCC & Canada IDs to appear on module:

FCCID: PPD-ARS263 IC: 4104A-ARS263 Example wording also to appear somewhere on the outside of the host system visible to the end user:

Contains FCCID: PPD-ARS263 FCC Logo The FCC logo shown below must appear on the host system signifying declared compliance of the system with FCC digital emissions rules. Required User Manual Wording for Host PC System The FCC requires the following text (or equivalent) included in the user documentation provided to the end user:

Example text which can be used by the Integrator in the end user instructions are:

Compliance Information:

The OEM integrator must incorporate appropriate operating instructions for all the transmitters and antennas installed in the host device with respect to any restrictions required for the individual transmitter certified by the FCC. Additional user instructions for meeting RF exposure requirements are not necessary for this Atheros module when installed in typical laptop/notebook/netbook computers provided the requirements in this document and KDB 616217 Supplement are fully satisfied. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. FCC Part 15 Digital Emissions Compliance We [System Manufacturer Name, Address, Telephone], declare under our sole responsibility that the product [System Name] complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Page 10 of 11 Industry Canada requires the following wording to the end user in French and English:

Industry Canada Notice:

This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

"This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003"

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada Avis de Conformit la Rglementation d'Industrie Canada:

Pour empcher toute interfrence aux services faisant l'objet d'une licence, cet appareil doit tre utilis l'intrieur seulement et devrait tre plac loin des fentres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal. L'installateur du prsent matriel radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne est situe ou pointe de manire ce que cette dernire n'mette pas de champs radiolectriques suprieurs aux limites specifes par Sant Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code de scurit 6, disponible sur le site Web de Sant Canada, l'adresse suivante: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. End of Required User Manual Wording to end user provided by radio/system integrator Page 11 of 11

Atheros Modular Certification Instructions to OEM Integrators for ARS263 in HP HSTNN-I06C FCC ID: PPD-ARS263 Sep 22, 2011 Page1of11 20002009 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Atheros, Atheros Driven, Atheros XR, Driving the Wireless Future, ROCm, Super AG, Super G, Total 802.11n, and Wake on Wireless are registered by Atheros Communications, Inc. Atheros SST, Signal-Sustain Technology, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz, XSPAN, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now., and 5-UP are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Nonetheless, this document is subject to change without notice, and Atheros Communications, Inc. (Atheros) assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the contained information, or to notify a person or organization of any updates. Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. No part of this document may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, maskwork rights or other intellectual property rights that apply to the ideas, material and information expressed herein. No license to such rights is provided except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. ATHEROS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATHEROS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECULATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, ATHEROS SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA TRANSMITTED OR OTHERWISE USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR DATA. ATHEROS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE IDEAS, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN. Page2of11 Revision Description of Changes Initial release Revision History Revision Sep. 22, 2011 Page3of11 Introduction This document describes mandatory steps required by the OEM integrator when designing and manufacturing any host PC system utilizing this Atheros radio module. Also refer to the Atheros Regulatory Compliance Guide available on the Atheros customer support site and from the Atheros customer support contact person. This document lists the mandatory responsibilities and actions of the OEM integrator. Failure to comply with all requirements and conditions in this document may result in non-compliance of the host PC with FCC rules and invalidate the Atheros FCC certification for the module. This guide applies to this Client modules that act under control of an Access Point. Page4of11 14.95 14.55 14.68 Max. average output power at antenna terminal 802.11b Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11g Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11a Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 2412 2437 2462 2412 2437 2462 2412 2437 2462 11.87 14.75 12.5 10.69 14.54 11.4 36 44 48 52 60 64 100 120 140 149 157 165 5180 5220 5240 5260 5300 5320 5500 5600 5700 5745 5785 5825 13.89 13.94 13.6 14.09 14.03 13.74 14.26 14.35 12.9 13.72 14.45 14.43 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 5180 5220 5240 5260 36 44 48 52 Page5of11 13.89 13.94 13.6 14.09 60 64 100 120 140 149 157 165 5300 5320 5500 5600 5700 5745 5785 5825 14.03 13.74 14.26 14.35 12.5 13.72 14.45 14.43 802.11n HT40 Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 13 13 13 13 12.2 14.0 13 13 13 38 46 54 62 102 118 134 151 159 5190 5230 5270 5310 5510 5590 5670 5755 5795 Page6of11 Allowed Antennas to be used with the Radio Module The Integrator must request from Atheros sales or regulatory contact person the current list of allowable antennas for use with the specific radio module. This information is not available on the public FCC database but will be provided by Atheros. Atheros will provide a table of antenna type(s) models, cable lengths, and peak gain in each band. Generally, the list will include Omni-directional Inverted-F (PIFA) and stamped metal/film antennas for use inside laptops. In some cases, dipole antenna types may be included in the available list. Peak gain including cable losses are quoted in the table provided by Atheros. Use of any of the antennas in the list (identical or equivalent antenna with lower gain, dimensions and cable lengths) is acceptable in the host device, without any further FCC testing or submission. However, use of an antenna that is higher gain than those on the list or is a Different Type, requires additional testing and submission to the FCC. Therefore, antennas with higher gain or different type than specified by Atheros may not be used with the Atheros module until new testing and reporting is completed. You must contact the Atheros Regulatory Group to report any higher gain or new antenna type to be used with the module. Antenna Placement This 1x1 802.11 a/b/g/n module has been certified by FCC as single module approval with the following restrictions:

The most conservative antenna-to-user separation distance shall be greater than 4.6mm to end user or near-by person. 2mm physical separation distance is measured by positioning the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computers perpendicular to the keyboard section. Measure the distance from the nearest point of antenna to the bottom of host. Consult with Atheros to determine the allowable rotational orientations for vertical and horizontal antenna installation in applicable host devices. When antenna is installed in the typical notebook/Netbook/laptop computer platform, the antenna cable shall be positioned away from antenna elements to conform to configuration tested for compliance. When the antennas are installed in the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computer platform, the display section shall not have metallic components and material that can influence or change the operating and exposure characteristics of the antennas. If any one of condition listed above can not comply, please consult with Atheros regulatory contact person to determine the applicable equipment authorization procedure before marketing the host device. Simultaneous transmission of Radio Module with Other Integrated or Plug-In Radios Based upon FCC Knowledge Database publication number 616217 D03 (Supplement) https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/kdb/GetAttachment.html?id=30257, when there are multiple radios installed in a host device, RF exposure transmitting assessment shall be performed to determine the necessary application and test requirements. Certain criteria can be used in determine the requirement for simultaneous SAR evaluation and whether Class I or Class II permissive change may apply. A brief summary of the procedures is provided below. OEM integrators must consult the actual FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details:

Page7of11 Identify all possible combinations of simultaneous transmission configurations for all transmitters and antennas installed in the display screen and keyboard of the intended host computer configurations and provide the following information:

o Antenna-to-antenna separation distance o Antenna-to-user separation distance Transmitters/antennas operating from external card slots and/or connectors of the host computers must be more than 5 cm from any simultaneous transmitting antennas If simultaneous transmission radio/module is installed in the host as portable device ( <

20 cm to the body of user) , determine the highest 1-g SAR value of each portable radio module for applicable simultaneous transmission operating modes and configurations. If simultaneous radio is installed in the host as mobile device (> 20 cm to the body of user) , determine the MPE (power density) according to the highest output power, , antenna gain and antenna-to-user separation distance in each frequency band. Determine the antenna to antenna separation distances as required for the conditions below a) When the [( of the highest measured 1-g SAR for each portable transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / 1.6 W/kg] + of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1; (where: excludes antennas that do not require SAR evaluation, the corresponding MPE limits based upon frequency band can be found at table 1 of section 1.1310 of CFR 47:

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idx?c=ecfr&sid=788a1f4d7395e22ffa71dc3905fb2f10&rgn=div8&view=text&node=47:1.0

.1.1.2.9.193.10&idno=47) or b) For antennas included in the simultaneous transmission configuration that require SAR evaluation, when the separation distance between each antenna pair is i) greater than 5 [(SAR1 + SAR2) / 1.6]1.5 cm, rounded to the nearest cm, and ii) the of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1 By satisfying condition a) or b) as listed above, simultaneous SAR evaluation is not required. Incorporation of this Atheros module in conjunction with other certified transmitters in a qualified host device can be addressed as a Class I permissive change. However, the simultaneous transmission conditions must be fully documented in Class I permissive change report as described in KDB 616217 Supplement.. For each simultaneous transmission configuration which does not meet the conditions described above, submit an inquiry to Atheros Regulatory Group or equivalent responsible party of the radio module to evaluate additional FCC evaluation or application requirements. Required Information to be documented in the Class I permissive change report Page8of11 A summary of the information to be included in the Class I permissive change report is listed below. OEM integrators must consult the FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details. 1. FCC ID of all transmitters, maximum average conducted output power in each transmission mode and frequency band, operating configurations and exposure conditions approved for the individual transmitters. 2. Applicable antenna locations for all host configurations identified in diagrams, drawings and/or photos, including the range of antenna-to-user and antenna-to-antenna separation distances to support the required test reduction and exclusion analysis or SAR test configurations (The closest distance between each antenna and the user and the closest distance between individual antennas should be used.) 3. The type and physical dimensions of antennas incorporated in the intended host configurations 4. Antenna gain specified by the antenna manufacturer for antennas qualified for mobile exposure conditions 5. Other relevant information and restrictions required by the equipment certifications of individual transmitters, including antenna changes 6. The range of applicable physical, mechanical and electrical variations of host computer configurations supported by the test results in all relevant equipment certification. Page9of11 Required Host System Labeling FCCID and Industry Canada ID The Integrator must affix the Atheros modules FCCID on the module. Also, when the module is not visible when installed in the host system, an additional label must appear on the outside of the host system visible to the user. Industry Canada (IC) labeling is only required on the module. Example FCC & Canada IDs to appear on module:

FCC ID: PPD-ARS263 IC: 4104A- ARS263 Example wording also to appear somewhere on the outside of the host system visible to the end user:

Contains FCC ID: PPD- ARS263 FCC Logo The FCC logo shown below must appear on the host system signifying declared compliance of the system with FCC digital emissions rules. Required User Manual Wording for Host PC System The FCC requires the following text (or equivalent) included in the user documentation provided to the end user:

Example text which can be used by the Integrator in the end user instructions are:

Compliance Information:

The OEM integrator must incorporate appropriate operating instructions for all the transmitters and antennas installed in the host device with respect to any restrictions required for the individual transmitter certified by the FCC. Additional user instructions for meeting RF exposure requirements are not necessary for this Atheros module when installed in typical laptop/notebook/netbook computers provided the requirements in this document and KDB 616217 Supplement are fully satisfied. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. FCC Part 15 Digital Emissions Compliance We [System Manufacturer Name, Address, Telephone], declare under our sole responsibility that the product [System Name] complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Page10of11 Industry Canada requires the following wording to the end user in French and English:

Industry Canada Notice:

This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

"This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003"

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada Avis de Conformit la Rglementation d'Industrie Canada:

Pour empcher toute interfrence aux services faisant l'objet d'une licence, cet appareil doit tre utilis l'intrieur seulement et devrait tre plac loin des fentres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal. L'installateur du prsent matriel radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne est situe ou pointe de manire ce que cette dernire n'mette pas de champs radiolectriques suprieurs aux limites specifes par Sant Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code de scurit 6, disponible sur le site Web de Sant Canada, l'adresse suivante: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. End of Required User Manual Wording to end user provided by radio/system integrator Page11of11

Atheros Modular Certification Instructions to OEM Integrators for ARS263 in Dell T02G FCC ID: PPD-ARS263 Oct., 2011 Page1of11 20002009 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Atheros, Atheros Driven, Atheros XR, Driving the Wireless Future, ROCm, Super AG, Super G, Total 802.11n, and Wake on Wireless are registered by Atheros Communications, Inc. Atheros SST, Signal-Sustain Technology, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz, XSPAN, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now., and 5-UP are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Nonetheless, this document is subject to change without notice, and Atheros Communications, Inc. (Atheros) assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the contained information, or to notify a person or organization of any updates. Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. No part of this document may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, maskwork rights or other intellectual property rights that apply to the ideas, material and information expressed herein. No license to such rights is provided except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. ATHEROS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATHEROS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECULATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, ATHEROS SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA TRANSMITTED OR OTHERWISE USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR DATA. ATHEROS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE IDEAS, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN. Page2of11 Revision Description of Changes Initial release Revised Revision History Revision Sep. 20, 2011 Oct. 2011 Page3of11 Introduction This document describes mandatory steps required by the OEM integrator when designing and manufacturing any host PC system utilizing this Atheros radio module. Also refer to the Atheros Regulatory Compliance Guide available on the Atheros customer support site and from the Atheros customer support contact person. This document lists the mandatory responsibilities and actions of the OEM integrator. Failure to comply with all requirements and conditions in this document may result in non-compliance of the host PC with FCC rules and invalidate the Atheros FCC certification for the module. This guide applies to this Client modules that act under control of an Access Point. Page4of11 17.07 17.02 17.2 Max. average output power at antenna terminal 802.11b Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11g Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 CH6 CH11 802.11a Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 2412 2437 2462 2412 2437 2462 2412 2437 2462 11.71 17.1 12.5 10.72 16.2 11.4 36 44 48 52 60 64 100 120 140 149 157 165 5180 5220 5240 5260 5300 5320 5500 5600 5700 5745 5785 5825 13.88 13.84 13.84 16.91 16.76 16.73 15.01 15.07 12.87 16.07 16.42 16.34 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 5180 5220 5240 5260 36 44 48 52 Page5of11 14.0 13.78 13.73 16.4 60 64 100 120 140 149 157 165 5300 5320 5500 5600 5700 5745 5785 5825 16.2 16.2 14.79 14.98 12.5 15.99 16.31 16.2 802.11n HT40 Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) 38 46 54 62 102 118 134 151 159 5190 5230 5270 5310 5510 5590 5670 5755 5795 13.88 13.77 13.99 13.95 12.08 14.0 13.96 13.71 14.0 Page6of11 Allowed Antennas to be used with the Radio Module The Integrator must request from Atheros sales or regulatory contact person the current list of allowable antennas for use with the antenna used is of PIFA type, with maximum peak gain (including cable loss) of -

0.61dBi for 2.4GHz band and 2.31dBi for 5GHz band. Generally, the list will include Omni-directional Inverted-F (PIFA) and stamped metal/film antennas for use inside laptops. In some cases, dipole antenna types may be included in the available list. Peak gain including cable losses are quoted in the table provided by Atheros. Use of any of the antennas in the list (identical or equivalent antenna with lower gain, dimensions and cable lengths) is acceptable in the host device, without any further FCC testing or submission. However, use of an antenna that is higher gain than those on the list or is a Different Type, requires additional testing and submission to the FCC. Therefore, antennas with higher gain or different type than specified by Atheros may not be used with the Atheros module until new testing and reporting is completed. You must contact the Atheros Regulatory Group to report any higher gain or new antenna type to be used with the module. Antenna Placement This 1x1 802.11 a/b/g/n module has been certified by FCC as single module approval with the following restrictions:

The most conservative antenna-to-user separation distance shall be greater than 4.6mm to end user or near-by person. 4.6mm physical separation distance is measured by positioning the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computers perpendicular to the keyboard section. Measure the distance from the nearest point of antenna to the bottom of host. Consult with Atheros to determine the allowable rotational orientations for vertical and horizontal antenna installation in applicable host devices. When antenna is installed in the typical notebook/Netbook/laptop computer platform, the antenna cable shall be positioned away from antenna elements to conform to configuration tested for compliance. When the antennas are installed in the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computer platform, the display section shall not have metallic components and material that can influence or change the operating and exposure characteristics of the antennas. If any one of condition listed above can not comply, please consult with Atheros regulatory contact person to determine the applicable equipment authorization procedure before marketing the host device. Simultaneous transmission of Radio Module with Other Integrated or Plug-In Radios Based upon FCC Knowledge Database publication number 616217 D03 (Supplement) https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/kdb/GetAttachment.html?id=30257, when there are multiple radios installed in a host device, RF exposure transmitting assessment shall be performed to determine the necessary application and test requirements. Certain criteria can be used in determine the requirement for simultaneous SAR evaluation and whether Class I or Class II permissive change may apply. A brief summary of the procedures is provided below. OEM integrators must consult the actual FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details:

Page7of11 Identify all possible combinations of simultaneous transmission configurations for all transmitters and antennas installed in the display screen and keyboard of the intended host computer configurations and provide the following information:

o Antenna-to-antenna separation distance o Antenna-to-user separation distance Transmitters/antennas operating from external card slots and/or connectors of the host computers must be more than 5 cm from any simultaneous transmitting antennas If simultaneous transmission radio/module is installed in the host as portable device ( <

20 cm to the body of user) , determine the highest 1-g SAR value of each portable radio module for applicable simultaneous transmission operating modes and configurations. If simultaneous radio is installed in the host as mobile device (> 20 cm to the body of user) , determine the MPE (power density) according to the highest output power, , antenna gain and antenna-to-user separation distance in each frequency band. Determine the antenna to antenna separation distances as required for the conditions below a) When the [( of the highest measured 1-g SAR for each portable transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / 1.6 W/kg] + of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1; (where: excludes antennas that do not require SAR evaluation, the corresponding MPE limits based upon frequency band can be found at table 1 of section 1.1310 of CFR 47:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-

idx?c=ecfr&sid=788a1f4d7395e22ffa71dc3905fb2f10&rgn=div8&view=text&node=47:1.0

.1.1.2.9.193.10&idno=47) or b) For antennas included in the simultaneous transmission configuration that require SAR evaluation, when the separation distance between each antenna pair is i) greater than 5 [(SAR1 + SAR2) / 1.6]1.5 cm, rounded to the nearest cm, and ii) the of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1 By satisfying condition a) or b) as listed above, simultaneous SAR evaluation is not required. Incorporation of this Atheros module in conjunction with other certified transmitters in a qualified host device can be addressed as a Class I permissive change. However, the simultaneous transmission conditions must be fully documented in Class I permissive change report as described in KDB 616217 Supplement.. For each simultaneous transmission configuration which does not meet the conditions described above, submit an inquiry to Atheros Regulatory Group or equivalent responsible party of the radio module to evaluate additional FCC evaluation or application requirements. Required Information to be documented in the Class I permissive change report Page8of11 A summary of the information to be included in the Class I permissive change report is listed below. OEM integrators must consult the FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details. 1. FCC ID of all transmitters, maximum average conducted output power in each transmission mode and frequency band, operating configurations and exposure conditions approved for the individual transmitters. 2. Applicable antenna locations for all host configurations identified in diagrams, drawings and/or photos, including the range of antenna-to-user and antenna-to-antenna separation distances to support the required test reduction and exclusion analysis or SAR test configurations (The closest distance between each antenna and the user and the closest distance between individual antennas should be used.) 3. The type and physical dimensions of antennas incorporated in the intended host configurations 4. Antenna gain specified by the antenna manufacturer for antennas qualified for mobile exposure conditions 5. Other relevant information and restrictions required by the equipment certifications of individual transmitters, including antenna changes 6. The range of applicable physical, mechanical and electrical variations of host computer configurations supported by the test results in all relevant equipment certification. Page9of11 Required Host System Labeling FCCID and Industry Canada ID The Integrator must affix the Atheros modules FCCID on the module. Also, when the module is not visible when installed in the host system, an additional label must appear on the outside of the host system visible to the user. Industry Canada (IC) labeling is only required on the module. Example FCC & Canada IDs to appear on module:

FCC ID: PPD-ARS263 IC: 4104A- ARS263 Example wording also to appear somewhere on the outside of the host system visible to the end user:

Contains FCC ID: PPD- ARS263 FCC Logo The FCC logo shown below must appear on the host system signifying declared compliance of the system with FCC digital emissions rules. Required User Manual Wording for Host PC System The FCC requires the following text (or equivalent) included in the user documentation provided to the end user:

Example text which can be used by the Integrator in the end user instructions are:

Compliance Information:

The OEM integrator must incorporate appropriate operating instructions for all the transmitters and antennas installed in the host device with respect to any restrictions required for the individual transmitter certified by the FCC. Additional user instructions for meeting RF exposure requirements are not necessary for this Atheros module when installed in typical laptop/notebook/netbook computers provided the requirements in this document and KDB 616217 Supplement are fully satisfied. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. FCC Part 15 Digital Emissions Compliance We [System Manufacturer Name, Address, Telephone], declare under our sole responsibility that the product [System Name] complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Page10of11 Industry Canada requires the following wording to the end user in French and English:

Industry Canada Notice:

This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

"This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003"

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada Avis de Conformit la Rglementation d'Industrie Canada:

Pour empcher toute interfrence aux services faisant l'objet d'une licence, cet appareil doit tre utilis l'intrieur seulement et devrait tre plac loin des fentres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal. L'installateur du prsent matriel radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne est situe ou pointe de manire ce que cette dernire n'mette pas de champs radiolectriques suprieurs aux limites specifes par Sant Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code de scurit 6, disponible sur le site Web de Sant Canada, l'adresse suivante: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. End of Required User Manual Wording to end user provided by radio/system integrator Page11of11

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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 iii Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 2009 Initial Release Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7 System Requirements .................................................................................... 7 Profile Management ............................................................................................. 7 Create or Modify a Configuration Profile .................................................... 7 Remove a Configuration Profile ................................................................... 8 Auto Profile Selection Management.................................................................... 8 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile .................................................. 9 Import and Export Profiles ................................................................................... 9 Importing a Profile ................................................................................................ 9 Exporting a Profile ................................................................................................ 9 TCP/IP Configuration ......................................................................................... 9 Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:.................................. 9 General Tab......................................................................................................... 10 Advanced Tab..................................................................................................... 10 Security Tab ........................................................................................................ 11 Using EAP-TLS Security.............................................................................. 12 Using EAP-TTLS Security ........................................................................... 12 Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security ............................................................... 13 Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security............................................................ 15 Using LEAP Security ................................................................................... 16 Configuring LEAP ............................................................................................... 16 Pre-Shared Encryption Keys.............................................................................. 17 Defining pre-shared encryption keys: ............................................................... 17 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key .......................................................... 17 Disabling Static WEP ......................................................................................... 17 Using WPA Passphrase Security....................................................................... 18 Zero Configuration............................................................................................. 18 Wireless Network Configuration ........................................................................ 18 Check the Status Information or Diagnostics ................................................... 19 Current Status .............................................................................................. 19 Adapter Information Button.............................................................................. 20 Diagnostics Tab .................................................................................................. 20 Transmitted Frames ........................................................................................... 21 Received Frames ............................................................................................... 21 Scan Available Networks ................................................................................... 21 Connecting to a different network ..................................................................... 21 Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 v Display Settings ..................................................................................................23 ACU Tools ...........................................................................................................23 Tray Icon..............................................................................................................24 Color.....................................................................................................................25 Quality..................................................................................................................25 RSSI* ...................................................................................................................25 Ad Hoc Mode......................................................................................................25 Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration ..........................................................25 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode ...................................................................26 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration........................26 Uninstall an Old Driver ......................................................................................27 Additional Security Features .............................................................................27 Message Integrity Check (MIC) .........................................................................27 Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation .................................................28 Getting Started..............................................................................................28 Installing the Bluetooth Suite..............................................................................28 Downloading the Bluetooth Suite ...............................................................28 Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD ........................................................29 Launching the Bluetooth Suite...........................................................................32 Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite ...................................................................34 Menu Bar.......................................................................................................35 Search For Device...................................................................................35 Bluetooth Configuration........................................................................35 Bluetooth Help Topics ...........................................................................35 Bluetooth Exchange Folder ...................................................................36 Bluetooth Places Panel .................................................................................36 Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite........................................................................37 Connecting to an HID Device ............................................................................39 Setup Requirements............................................................................................39 Launching the Bluetooth Suite...........................................................................39 Connecting to a Sync Device..............................................................................42 Setup Requirements............................................................................................42 Launching the Synchronization Process ...........................................................43 Advanced Status Information ............................................................................47 Regulatory Compliance Notices ........................................................................... USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................ European Community CE Notice: .................................................................... Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: .......................................................................... 2.4GHz Operation............................................................................................ Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter supports 802.11n and Bluetooth EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements Laptop/ PC containing:

32-bit PCI Express Bus 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6) Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. Add a profile Edit a profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Order profiles Switch to a different profile Remove a profile Connect to a Different The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN). Network Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile management:

Edit the General tab. Edit the Security tab. Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the Advanced tab. Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message. Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 vii Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button. Auto Profile Selection Management Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. Including a profile in auto profile selection:

1. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button. 2. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box. 3. Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection, then click Add. The profiles appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box. Ordering the auto selected profiles:

1. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority. 3. Click OK. 4. Check the Auto Select Profiles box. 5. Save the modified configuration file. When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab, the adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on. With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks. The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Switching to a Different Configuration Profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile window appears. 2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open. The imported profile appears in the profiles list. Exporting a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. 2. Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears. 3. Browse to the directory to export the profile to. 4. Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location. TCP/IP Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:

1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right-

click that connection, and click Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in access point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access. Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information

(DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click OK to finish. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 ix General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. Client Name Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and SSID3). Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode Selects the transmit power level in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by hardware. Specify:

Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets. Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. Network Type Specifies the network as either infrastructure or ad hoc. 802.11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short &

Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Authentication Mode Select the mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an AP:

Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to open authentication if shared fails. Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match. Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com have the same WEP key. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate. Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include:

EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include:

EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked, you cannot change any values in this profile. See your system administrator. Pre-Shared Key

(Static WEP) Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-

Shared Keys window. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xi If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. None No security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TLS security:

To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TLS is supported, choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate authority from the list. The server/domain name and the login name are filled in automatically from the certificate information. Click OK. 3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TTLS security:

To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list and click OK. 3. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the EAP user name. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com OR: Enter an EAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and password and start the EAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. To avoid the need to log on again after resuming operation (for example, after your computer goes into standby or hibernate mode), check Always Resume the Secure Session. 3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list. 4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 5. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database. Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during authentication. 6. Click Settings... and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 7. Click OK. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xiii 8. Enable the profile. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list. 3. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xv Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. Configuring LEAP On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the drop-down menu. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Specify a user name and password. Select to Use Temporary User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the LEAP user name. OR: Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to manually login and start the LEAP authentication process. Select to Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

Specify the LEAP user name, password, and domain to save and use. 3. Enter the user name and password. 4. Confirm the password. 5. Specify a domain name:

Check the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default) OR: Enter a specific domain name. 6. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off. 7. Enter the LEAP authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to specify how long LEAP should wait before declaring authentication failed, and sending an error message. The default is 90 seconds. 8. Click OK. 9. Enable the profile. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Pre-Shared Encryption Keys Defining pre-shared encryption keys:

1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click the Configure button. 3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box:

Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Keys WEP Keys

(1-4) WEP Key Size Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for a shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed. Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key. Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key. Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:

64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters) 128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for ASCII) 152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for ASCII) 4. Click OK for the changes to take effect. Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key 1. Click the Pre-Shared Key radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. 3. In the window, all existing static WEP keys are displayed as asterisks for security reasons. Click in the field of the existing static WEP key to overwrite. 4. Delete the asterisks in that field. 5. Enter a new key. 6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the key to transmit packets. 7. Click OK. Disabling Static WEP To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not recommended). Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xvii April 2011 Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. 3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. 4. Click OK. Zero Configuration This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS). Wireless Network Configuration The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured. To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:

1. 2. Select the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. Zero Configuration. When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles:

SSID Security keys Ad hoc settings Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration. The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set:

Power settings Active/Passive scanning (where applicable) Transmit power Wireless band Short/Long preamble (802.11b) Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of the ACU. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps:

1. 2. Clear the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. Check current status Check driver information Check receive and transmit diagnostics Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab. IP Address Displays the computer's IP address. Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. Options include:

Infrastructure (access point) Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Advanced tab. Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the Shows whether server based authentication is used. encryption type on the Security tab. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xix Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Adapter Information Button The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. Card Name Name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver Driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Version Version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date Creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name Name of the client computer. Diagnostics Tab The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. It lists these receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:

Multicast packets transmitted and received Broadcast packets transmitted and received Unicast packets transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received The Adapter Information button has general information about the wireless network adapter and NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter:

Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Transmitted Frames Frames transmitted OK Frames retried Frames dropped No ACK frames ACK frames RTS frames Clear-to-send (CTS) frames No CTS frames Retried RTS frames Retried data frames Received Frames Frames received OK Beacons Frames with errors CRC errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames AP mismatches Data rate mismatches Authentication time-out Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication failures received by the wireless network adapter Association time-out Association rejects: the number of AP authentication rejects received by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network. Infrastructure

(AP) Network Connected Infrastructure

(AP) Network Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xxi Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the:

Signal Strength Display Units Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative:

Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update. Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools:

Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros Enable/Disable Tray Icon station reference designs. Enable or disable the tray icon. Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxiii April 2011 Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name and IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to:

Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Utility Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility. Preferences Set the ACU startup and menu options. Check to start the program automatically when Windows starts, and check menu items that should appear on the popup menu. Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF signal. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point. Select Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to. If no configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile. Show Connection Status Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled. This window displays connection information:

Active Profile Displays the active configuration profile name. Auto Profile Selection Connection Status Link Quality SSID Access Point Name Displays whether the adapter is connected to a wireless network. Shows the name of the AP the wireless adapter is connected to. Displays the SSID of the associated network. Lists the quality of the link connection. Access Point IP Address Link Speed Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is connected to. Lists the speed of the link connection. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Adapter IP Address Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows:

Color Green Green Yellow Red Gray Quality Excellent Good Poor Poor RSSI*

20 dB +

10-20 dB +

5-10 dB

< 5 dB No Connection No Connection

*Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Ad Hoc Mode In ad hoc mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point (AP). To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for ad hoc mode. Ad Hoc operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings:

Network Name (on General Tab) Transmit Power Level Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxv April 2011 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:

Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Uninstall an Old Driver Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release. To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4. 1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click Atheros AR500x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall. 2. Click OK to uninstall the device. 3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that reside in the system. a. Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field. c. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. d. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system. 4. To complete the uninstallation, remove the file ar5211.sys from the folder

\WINNT\system32\drivers. Additional Security Features These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network's WEP keys. The wireless adapter automatically supports each of these features, but these features must be enabled on the access point. Message Integrity Check (MIC) MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. In a bit-flip attack, someone intercepts an encrypted message retransmits it after some alterations. Thus the receiver accepts the message as legitimate. The MIC adds some bytes to each packet to protect it against tampering. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) This feature prevents attacks on WEP in which someone catches encrypted packets and uses their initialization vector (IV) to decipher the WEP key. TKIP removes the predictability to protect both unicast and broadcast WEP keys. Broadcast Key Rotation EAP authentication provides dynamic unicast WEP keys for wireless adapters, but uses static broadcast keys. In broadcast WEP key rotation, the access point supplies a dynamic broadcast WEP key and changes it at intervals. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxvii April 2011 Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation Getting Started This chapter describes how to install, uninstall, launch, and use the Bluetooth Suite. The following major topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing the Bluetooth Suite Launching the Bluetooth Suite Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Installing the Bluetooth Suite You either received a password from Atheros to download the Bluetooth Suite software from the Atheros web site or received the Bluetooth Suite on a CD. NOTE: If you are installing Bluetooth Suite on a machine that already has an existing Bluetooth Suite, you need not uninstall it because Bluetooth Suite supports the upgrade feature. If you need to uninstall Bluetooth Suite, refer to Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite on page 2-10 on how to uninstall Bluetooth Suite. Software installation is a three-step process and it is important to perform these steps before you can use the Bluetooth Suite:

Installing the Bluetooth Suite Installing the radio (profile) drivers 1. 2. 3. Updating the drivers All these steps are explained in the installation process. Downloading the Bluetooth Suite 1. Go to the Atheros Support web site: https://support.atheros.com/

2. Login to the web site using your user name and password provided by Atheros Support. 3. Go to the AR3011 Software Package & Documentation tab of the Atheros web site. 4. Download the appropriate Bluetooth Suite release, extract the files, and save them on your system. 6. Install the Bluetooth Suite by double-clicking on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file. 7. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Follow the rest of the installation procedure described in Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD on page 2-2. Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD 1. Insert the CD containing the Bluetooth Suite into the CD drive. 2. Double Click on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file. The InstallShield Wizard starts to prepare the package for installation. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Suite screen (see Figure 2-1) is displayed. Figure 2-1. Bluetooth Suite - Welcome Screen 3. Click Next. You will see the Customer Information screen. See Figure 2-2. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxix April 2011 Figure 2-2. Bluetooth Suite Customer Information Screen 4. Enter the user name and company name and choose the intended user of this application

- Anyone who uses this computer (all users) or Only for me and click Next. You will see Choose Destination Location screen. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Bluetooth Suite Choose Destination Location Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com 5. The default destination location is already selected. Click Change to browse to a different destination. 6. Click Next. You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user information, setup type, and destination directory. This allows you to review and modify the setup information. See Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. Bluetooth Suite - Start Copying Screen 7. Click Next. The Bluetooth Suite begins to configure and copy the new software. It also removes any backup files. When the Bluetooth Suite installation is complete, you will see the Finish screen. See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5. Bluetooth Suite - Installation Setup Status 8. When prompted to restart your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now option and click Finish. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxi April 2011 Figure 2-6. Bluetooth Suite - Finishing the Installation The installation is complete. This process creates a Launch Bluetooth Suite shortcut on your desktop. Now you are ready to run Bluetooth Suite. Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device into the USB port of your system. NOTE: You can insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device in any USB port. You might see Found New Hardware message. 2. Double click on the Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays the blank Atheros Bluetooth Suite screen. NOTE: If no Bluetooth devices are found within range, it is normal for new installation. Bluetooth Suite screen does not display such devices when launched for the first time. You need to click on the Discovery button the top left panel of the window to see all the Bluetooth devices in range. See Figure 2-7. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Figure 2-7. Bluetooth Suite Startup Screen During Discovery When the Bluetooth Suite finds devices in range, it displays them. See Figure 2-8. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxiii April 2011 Figure 2-8. Discovered Bluetooth Devices NOTE: Trusted remote devices will show Paired status in Device list, and Connected remote devices will show Connected status in Device list. Other devices will display Inrange status. Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite Now that you have successfully launched the Bluetooth Suite, spend few minutes in getting to know your Bluetooth Suite. The following few pages explain various features and components associated with the Bluetooth Suite GUI. The My Bluetooth Suite is the main screen that consists of three major parts:

Menu bar Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are displayed on the right panel. In addition, there is a Bluetooth Suite Tray which allows you to launch the Bluetooth Suite. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Menu Bar Bluetooth menu is the primary menu on the Bluetooth Suite screen. The options associated with this menu are:

Search for Device Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth Help Topics Bluetooth Exchange Folder About Bluetooth NOTE: Some of these functions are available from the Bluetooth Suite Tray. These options are described below in detail. Search For Device Clicking this button begins to search for remote Bluetooth devices in range. Found devices will display in right panel. Bluetooth Configuration Clicking on the Configuration menu option displays the Bluetooth Suite Configuration screen which allows you to specify Bluetooth Suite tasks and settings associated with Bluetooth device recovery and device filters. This function is also available through the toolbar. Nine configuration screens are associated with Bluetooth Suite. Those screens are:

Bluetooth Suite Settings Local Device Bluetooth Security Profile Manager Shared Folders Object Push Audio Basic Imaging Personal Area Networking Fax Server Configuration Sync These options are described in detail in Chapter 3. Bluetooth Help Topics Click this button to display any help topics. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxv April 2011 Bluetooth Exchange Folder Clicking this button to display the content of Bluetooth exchange folder. From Bluetooth Suite window, choose Bluetooth->Bluetooth Exchange Folder to access Exchange share folder for Object Push feature. Bluetooth Places Panel When you launch the Bluetooth Suite, various Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth neighborhood are listed on the right panel. These typically consist of audio devices, computers (both laptop and desktop), phones, peripheral devices such as Fax, printer, mouse, headset, and imaging devices. If any of these devices are discovered, they are listed on the right window panel. For example, if a Bluetooth mouse is discovered in the Bluetooth neighborhood, it is shown as peripheral pointing device, its brand name, address, and service status (in range, paired, connected or disconnected). You can select a device and right mouse click button to select the following:

Name discovery Delete Pair Service Discovery Properties See Figure 2-9 for details. Figure 2-9. Bluetooth Places Device Options Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Anytime you install a new version of Bluetooth Suite, you need to uninstall any existing version of the Bluetooth Suite. Follow this procedure to uninstall the Bluetooth Suite. 1. Make sure the Bluetooth dongle is removed from any system USB port. 2. Choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Uninstall Bluetooth Suite. The system prepares for uninstallation. A screen is briefly displayed that shows that it is ready to uninstall the program. You will see another screen that prompts you to completely remove the application and all of its features. See Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10. Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation Prompt 3. Click Yes. You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being removed followed by another screen showing Uninstall Complete. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11. Finishing Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation 4. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. 5. Click Finish. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxvii April 2011 The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Connecting to an HID Device This chapter describes how to connect the Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Device) such as a mouse. Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:

A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle) Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Double click on the Launch Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or launch it from start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays theBluetooth Suite start-up screen. See Figure 4-1. 2. Put your mouse in searchable (pairing mode) by doing the following:

a. Turn On the mouse by pressing down its power On/Off button. Refer to the mouse documentation on how to do it. b. Press the connect button on the mouse to put it in pairing

(discoverable) mode. Refer to the mouse documentation for additional information. 3. Right mouse click on the Bluetooth Suite Tray, and choose My Bluetooth Place option. It displays all the peripheral devices in the right panel of the screen indicating that these devices are in range and available to be connected. It also shows the device name, address, type and status (in range, paired, or connected). Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxix April 2011 Figure 4-1. Bluetooth Places Screen 4. Make sure the device that you wish to pair or connect is powered up and in discoverable mode. If it is in range and has previously been paired, turning on the device will automatically pair it. 5. Right click on the mouse and choose Pair. It displays the Bluetooth Pairing Passcode screen. See Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. Entering Bluetooth Pairing Passcode 6. Enter a passcode to pair with the remote device and click OK. NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your mouse to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it. 7. Highlight the mouse device under Peripheral Devices in the left panel and choose Service Discovery. Highlight the device. Using your laptop pointing device, right click on the Human Interface Device service and choose the Connect option to connect to the mouse. Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com 8. Right click the Connect button. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xli 9. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in connectable mode. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode 10. Click OK. You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HID device. As soon as the installation is complete, the screen disappears. Its service status of the HID changes from Disconnected to Connected. Your mouse is now connected and ready to use. You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse. Connecting to a Sync Device This chapter describes how to connect a Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth device that supports Synchronization profile. The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Setup Requirements Launching the Synchronization Process Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:

A laptop system running Windows XP with Bluetooth Suite Bluetooth USB Adapter A Bluetooth device such as an e-mail tool and calendar that supports sync profile Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Launching the Synchronization Process 1. Launch the Bluetooth Suite. 2. Choose My Bluetooth Place from the Bluetooth tray on your desktop. It displays the My Bluetooth Place start-up screen. 3. Right mouse click the blank panel and choose Device Discovery option. See Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1. Bluetooth Suite Discovery Screen 4. Highlight the device that you wish to sync with and pair it. See Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2. Pairing the Device for Syncing 5. Right mouse click on the desired bluetooth device and select the Pair option. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xliii April 2011 6. Enter the pairing code (0000) to pair it and click OK. See Figure 10-3. Figure 10-3. Bluetooth Devices Pairing 7. You will see the passcode prompt. Enter the passcode (default is 0000) for the selected device and click OK. NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your device to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it. 8. Right click the SYNC icon on My Bluetooth Place under the specified device screen and choose Synchronization option. See Figure 10-4. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Figure 10-4. Bluetooth Synchronization It displays the Sync screen which allows you to specify sync parameters for both client and server. See Figure 10-5. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 xlv Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 9. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Advanced Status Information Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen. Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Shows whether server based authentication is used. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode. Configure the authentication mode on the General tab. Message Integrity Check Shows whether MIC is enabled. MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Associated AP IP Address Associated AP MAC Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab. Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW. Current Signal Strength Shows the current signal strength in dBm. Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm. Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours, the display shows in days:hours:minutes:seconds. 802.11b Preamble Displays the 802.11b preamble format. Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab. Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps. Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps. Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Frequency Displays frequency the station is using. Channel Set Shows the current channel set. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xlvii April 2011 Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-

user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains FCC ID: PPD-ARS263. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xlix April 2011 Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation des appareils portables) Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-

Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Le produit est sr pour un fonctionnement tel que dcrit dans ce manuel. La rduction aux expositions RF peut tre augmente si l'appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est rgl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, For all products market in Canada, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. Cet appareil est conu uniquement pour les intgrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:

(Pour utilisation de dispositif module) 1) L'antenne doit tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respecte entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et 2) Le module metteur peut ne pas tre complant avec un autre metteur ou antenne, 3) Pour tous les produits vendus au Canada, OEM doit limiter les frquences de fonctionnement CH1 CH11 pour bandes de frquences 2.4G grce aux outils de microprogrammation fournis. OEM ne doit pas fournir d'outil ou d'informations l'utilisateur final en ce qui concerne le changement de rglementation de domaine. Tant que les 3 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplmentaires sur l'metteur ne seront pas ncessaires. Toutefois, l'intgrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformit supplmentaires requis pour ce module install. IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization. NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Dans le cas o ces conditions ne peuvent tre satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre metteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considr comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas tre utilis sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intgrateur OEM sera charg de rvaluer le produit final (y compris l'metteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains IC: 4104A-ARS263. Plaque signaltique du produit final Ce module metteur est autoris uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif o l'antenne peut tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut tre maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit tre tiquet dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4104A-ARS263". Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2011 li Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Manuel d'information l'utilisateur final L'intgrateur OEM doit tre conscient de ne pas fournir des informations l'utilisateur final quant la faon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intgre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations rglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqu XXXXXXXXXX 5.25-5.35 (GHz) Japan Telecom Certification JATE Atheros Communications, Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com

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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 iii Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6 System Requirements ........................................................................................ 6 Profile Management ................................................................................................. 6 Create or Modify a Configuration Profile ...................................................... 6 Remove a Configuration Profile ...................................................................... 7 Auto Profile Selection Management ....................................................................... 7 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile ..................................................... 8 Import and Export Profiles ....................................................................................... 8 Importing a Profile ..................................................................................................... 8 Exporting a Profile ..................................................................................................... 8 TCP/IP Configuration ............................................................................................. 8 Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device: ................................... 8 General Tab ................................................................................................................ 9 Advanced Tab ........................................................................................................... 9 Security Tab ............................................................................................................. 10 Using EAP-TLS Security ................................................................................. 11 Using EAP-TTLS Security ............................................................................... 11 Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security .................................................................. 12 Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security .............................................................. 13 Using LEAP Security ....................................................................................... 14 Configuring LEAP .................................................................................................... 14 Pre-Shared Encryption Keys ................................................................................. 15 Defining pre-shared encryption keys: .................................................................. 15 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key ............................................................. 15 Disabling Static WEP .............................................................................................. 15 Using WPA Passphrase Security .......................................................................... 16 Zero Configuration ................................................................................................. 16 Wireless Network Configuration ........................................................................... 16 Check the Status Information or Diagnostics ..................................................... 17 Current Status ................................................................................................... 17 Adapter Information Button ................................................................................. 18 Diagnostics Tab ....................................................................................................... 18 Transmitted Frames ................................................................................................ 19 Received Frames .................................................................................................... 19 Scan Available Networks ....................................................................................... 19 Connecting to a different network ......................................................................... 19 Display Settings ....................................................................................................... 21 ACU Tools ................................................................................................................ 21 Tray Icon ................................................................................................................... 22 Color .......................................................................................................................... 23 Quality ....................................................................................................................... 23 RSSI* ........................................................................................................................ 23 Ad Hoc Mode .......................................................................................................... 23 Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration ............................................................. 23 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode ...................................................................... 24 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration ........................ 24 Uninstall an Old Driver .......................................................................................... 25 Additional Security Features ................................................................................. 25 Message Integrity Check (MIC) ............................................................................. 25 Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation ................................................... 26 Getting Started .................................................................................................. 26 Installing the Bluetooth Suite ................................................................................. 26 Downloading the Bluetooth Suite .................................................................. 26 Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD .......................................................... 27 Launching the Bluetooth Suite .............................................................................. 30 Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite ...................................................................... 31 Menu Bar ........................................................................................................... 32 Search For Device ...................................................................................... 32 Bluetooth Configuration ........................................................................... 32 Bluetooth Help Topics .............................................................................. 32 Bluetooth Exchange Folder ...................................................................... 33 Bluetooth Places Panel ..................................................................................... 33 Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite ........................................................................... 34 Connecting to an HID Device ................................................................................ 36 Setup Requirements ................................................................................................ 36 Launching the Bluetooth Suite .............................................................................. 36 Connecting to a Sync Device ................................................................................. 38 Setup Requirements ................................................................................................ 38 Launching the Synchronization Process .............................................................. 39 Advanced Status Information ............................................................................... 42 Regulatory Compliance Notices ............................................................................... USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................... European Community CE Notice: ........................................................................ Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: .............................................................................. 2.4GHz Operation ................................................................................................ Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 v Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter supports 802.11n and Bluetooth EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements Laptop/ PC containing:

32-bit PCI Express Bus 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6) Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. Add a profile Edit a profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Order profiles Switch to a different profile Remove a profile Connect to a Different Network The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN). Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile management:

Edit the General tab. Edit the Security tab. Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the Advanced tab. Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message. Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use. Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button. Auto Profile Selection Management Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. Including a profile in auto profile selection:

1. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button. 2. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box. 3. Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection, then click Add. The profiles appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box. Ordering the auto selected profiles:

1. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority. 3. Click OK. 4. Check the Auto Select Profiles box. 5. Save the modified configuration file. When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab, the adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on. With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks. The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 vii Switching to a Different Configuration Profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile window appears. 2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open. The imported profile appears in the profiles list. Exporting a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. 2. Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears. 3. Browse to the directory to export the profile to. 4. Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location. TCP/IP Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:

1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right-

click that connection, and click Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in access point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access. Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information

(DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click OK to finish. General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. Client Name Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and SSID3). Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode Selects the transmit power level in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by hardware. Specify:

Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets. Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. Network Type Specifies the network as either infrastructure or ad hoc. 802.11b Preamble Authentication Mode Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short &

Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Select the mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an AP:

Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to open authentication if shared fails. Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match. Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 ix Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include:

EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include:

EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP Pre-Shared Key

(Static WEP) If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked, you cannot change any values in this profile. See your system administrator. Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-

Shared Keys window. If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. None No security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TLS security:

To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TLS is supported, choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate authority from the list. The server/domain name and the login name are filled in automatically from the certificate information. Click OK. 3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TTLS security:

To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list and click OK. 3. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the EAP user name. 4. Click Advanced and:

OR: Enter an EAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and password and start the EAP authentication process. Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xi Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. To avoid the need to log on again after resuming operation (for example, after your computer goes into standby or hibernate mode), check Always Resume the Secure Session. 3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list. 4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 5. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database. Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during authentication. 6. Click Settings... and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 7. Click OK. 8. Enable the profile. Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list. 3. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:

Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xiii Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. Configuring LEAP On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. drop-down menu. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Specify a user name and password. Select to Use Temporary User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the LEAP user name. OR: Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to manually login and start the LEAP authentication process. Select to Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

Specify the LEAP user name, password, and domain to save and use. 3. Enter the user name and password. 4. Confirm the password. 5. Specify a domain name:

Check the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default) OR: Enter a specific domain name. 6. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off. 7. Enter the LEAP authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to specify how long LEAP should wait before declaring authentication failed, and sending an error message. The default is 90 seconds. 8. Click OK. 9. Enable the profile. Pre-Shared Encryption Keys Defining pre-shared encryption keys:

1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click the Configure button. 3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box:

Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Keys WEP Keys

(1-4) Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for a shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed. Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key. Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key. WEP Key Size Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:

64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters) 128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for ASCII) 152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for ASCII) 4. Click OK for the changes to take effect. Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key 1. Click the Pre-Shared Key radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. 3. In the window, all existing static WEP keys are displayed as asterisks for security reasons. Click in the field of the existing static WEP key to overwrite. 4. Delete the asterisks in that field. 5. Enter a new key. 6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the key to transmit packets. 7. Click OK. Disabling Static WEP To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not recommended). Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xv Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. 3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. 4. Click OK. Zero Configuration This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS). Wireless Network Configuration The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured. To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:

1. 2. Select the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. Zero Configuration. When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles:

SSID Security keys Ad hoc settings Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration. The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set:

Power settings Active/Passive scanning (where applicable) Transmit power Wireless band Short/Long preamble (802.11b) When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of the ACU. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps:

1. 2. Clear the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. Check current status Check driver information Check receive and transmit diagnostics Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab. IP Address Displays the computer's IP address. Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. Options include:

Infrastructure (access point) Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Advanced tab. Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Shows whether server based authentication is used. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xvii June 2016 Adapter Information Button The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. Card Name Name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver Driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Version Version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date Creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name Name of the client computer. Diagnostics Tab The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. It lists these receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:

Multicast packets transmitted and received Broadcast packets transmitted and received Unicast packets transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received The Adapter Information button has general information about the wireless network adapter and NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter:

Transmitted Frames Frames transmitted OK Frames retried Frames dropped No ACK frames ACK frames RTS frames Clear-to-send (CTS) frames No CTS frames Retried RTS frames Retried data frames Received Frames Frames received OK Beacons Frames with errors CRC errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames AP mismatches Data rate mismatches Authentication time-out Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication failures received by the wireless network adapter Association time-out Association rejects: the number of AP authentication rejects received by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors Scan Available Networks Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network. Infrastructure

(AP) Network Connected Infrastructure

(AP) Network Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xix Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the:

Signal Strength Display Units Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative:

Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update. Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools:

Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros station reference designs. Enable/Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable the tray icon. Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xxi Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name and IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to:

Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Utility Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility. Preferences Set the ACU startup and menu options. Check to start the program automatically when Windows starts, and check menu items that should appear on the popup menu. Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF signal. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point. Select Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to. If no Show Connection Status Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled. configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile. This window displays connection information:

Active Profile Displays the active configuration profile name. Auto Profile Selection Connection Status Link Quality SSID Access Point Name Access Point IP Address Link Speed Adapter IP Address Displays whether the adapter is connected to a wireless network. Lists the quality of the link connection. Displays the SSID of the associated network. Shows the name of the AP the wireless adapter is connected to. Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is connected to. Lists the speed of the link connection. Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows:

Color Green Green Yellow Red Gray Quality Excellent Good Poor Poor RSSI*

20 dB +

10-20 dB +

5-10 dB

< 5 dB No Connection No Connection

*Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Ad Hoc Mode In ad hoc mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point (AP). To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for ad hoc mode. Ad Hoc operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings:

Network Name (on General Tab) Transmit Power Level 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxiii June 2016 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:

Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Uninstall an Old Driver Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release. To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4. 1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click Atheros AR500x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall. 2. Click OK to uninstall the device. 3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that reside in the system. a. Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field. c. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. d. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system. 4. To complete the uninstallation, remove the file ar5211.sys from the folder

\WINNT\system32\drivers. Additional Security Features These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network's WEP keys. The wireless adapter automatically supports each of these features, but these features must be enabled on the access point. Message Integrity Check (MIC) MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. In a bit-flip attack, someone intercepts an encrypted message retransmits it after some alterations. Thus the receiver accepts the message as legitimate. The MIC adds some bytes to each packet to protect it against tampering. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) This feature prevents attacks on WEP in which someone catches encrypted packets and uses their initialization vector (IV) to decipher the WEP key. TKIP removes the predictability to protect both unicast and broadcast WEP keys. Broadcast Key Rotation EAP authentication provides dynamic unicast WEP keys for wireless adapters, but uses static broadcast keys. In broadcast WEP key rotation, the access point supplies a dynamic broadcast WEP key and changes it at intervals. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxv June 2016 Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation Getting Started This chapter describes how to install, uninstall, launch, and use the Bluetooth Suite. The following major topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing the Bluetooth Suite Launching the Bluetooth Suite Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Installing the Bluetooth Suite You either received a password from Atheros to download the Bluetooth Suite software from the Atheros web site or received the Bluetooth Suite on a CD. NOTE: If you are installing Bluetooth Suite on a machine that already has an existing Bluetooth Suite, you need not uninstall it because Bluetooth Suite supports the upgrade feature. If you need to uninstall Bluetooth Suite, refer to Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite on page 2-10 on how to uninstall Bluetooth Suite. Software installation is a three-step process and it is important to perform these steps before you can use the Bluetooth Suite:

Installing the Bluetooth Suite Installing the radio (profile) drivers 1. 2. 3. Updating the drivers All these steps are explained in the installation process. Downloading the Bluetooth Suite 1. Go to the Atheros Support web site: https://support.atheros.com/

2. Login to the web site using your user name and password provided 3. Go to the AR3011 Software Package & Documentation tab of the Atheros web 4. Download the appropriate Bluetooth Suite release, extract the 6. Install the Bluetooth Suite by double-clicking on the Bluetooth by Atheros Support. site. files, and save them on your system. Suite setup.exe file. 7. Follow the rest of the installation procedure described in Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD on page 2-2. Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD 1. Insert the CD containing the Bluetooth Suite into the CD drive. 2. Double Click on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file. The InstallShield Wizard starts to prepare the package for installation. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Suite screen (see Figure 2-1) is displayed. Figure 2-1. Bluetooth Suite - Welcome Screen 3. Click Next. You will see the Customer Information screen. See Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2. Bluetooth Suite Customer Information Screen Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxvii June 2016 4. Enter the user name and company name and choose the intended user of this application

- Anyone who uses this computer (all users) or Only for me and click Next. You will see Choose Destination Location screen. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Bluetooth Suite Choose Destination Location 5. The default destination location is already selected. Click 6. Click Next. Change to browse to a different destination. You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user information, setup type, and destination directory. This allows you to review and modify the setup information. See Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. Bluetooth Suite - Start Copying Screen 7. Click Next. The Bluetooth Suite begins to configure and copy the new software. It also removes any backup files. When the Bluetooth Suite installation is complete, you will see the Finish screen. See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5. Bluetooth Suite - Installation Setup Status 8. When prompted to restart your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now option and click Finish. Figure 2-6. Bluetooth Suite - Finishing the Installation The installation is complete. This process creates a Launch Bluetooth Suite shortcut on your desktop. Now you are ready to run Bluetooth Suite. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxix June 2016 Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device into the USB port of your system. NOTE: You can insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device in any USB port. You might see Found New Hardware message. 2. Double click on the Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays the blank Atheros Bluetooth Suite screen. NOTE: If no Bluetooth devices are found within range, it is normal for new installation. Bluetooth Suite screen does not display such devices when launched for the first time. You need to click on the Discovery button the top left panel of the window to see all the Bluetooth devices in range. See Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7. Bluetooth Suite Startup Screen During Discovery When the Bluetooth Suite finds devices in range, it displays them. See Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8. Discovered Bluetooth Devices NOTE: Trusted remote devices will show Paired status in Device list, and Connected remote devices will show Connected status in Device list. Other devices will display Inrange status. Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite Now that you have successfully launched the Bluetooth Suite, spend few minutes in getting to know your Bluetooth Suite. The following few pages explain various features and components associated with the Bluetooth Suite GUI. The My Bluetooth Suite is the main screen that consists of three major parts:

Menu bar Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are displayed on the right panel. In addition, there is a Bluetooth Suite Tray which allows you to launch the Bluetooth Suite. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxi June 2016 Menu Bar Bluetooth menu is the primary menu on the Bluetooth Suite screen. The options associated with this menu are:

Search for Device Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth Help Topics Bluetooth Exchange Folder About Bluetooth NOTE: Some of these functions are available from the Bluetooth Suite Tray. These options are described below in detail. Search For Device Clicking this button begins to search for remote Bluetooth devices in range. Found devices will display in right panel. Bluetooth Configuration Clicking on the Configuration menu option displays the Bluetooth Suite Configuration screen which allows you to specify Bluetooth Suite tasks and settings associated with Bluetooth device recovery and device filters. This function is also available through the toolbar. Nine configuration screens are associated with Bluetooth Suite. Those screens are:

Bluetooth Suite Settings Local Device Bluetooth Security Profile Manager Shared Folders Object Push Audio Basic Imaging Personal Area Networking Fax Server Configuration Sync These options are described in detail in Chapter 3. Bluetooth Help Topics Click this button to display any help topics. Bluetooth Exchange Folder Clicking this button to display the content of Bluetooth exchange folder. From Bluetooth Suite window, choose Bluetooth->Bluetooth Exchange Folder to access Exchange share folder for Object Push feature. Bluetooth Places Panel When you launch the Bluetooth Suite, various Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth neighborhood are listed on the right panel. These typically consist of audio devices, computers (both laptop and desktop), phones, peripheral devices such as Fax, printer, mouse, headset, and imaging devices. If any of these devices are discovered, they are listed on the right window panel. For example, if a Bluetooth mouse is discovered in the Bluetooth neighborhood, it is shown as peripheral pointing device, its brand name, address, and service status (in range, paired, connected or disconnected). You can select a device and right mouse click button to select the following:

Name discovery Delete Pair Service Discovery Properties See Figure 2-9 for details. Figure 2-9. Bluetooth Places Device Options Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxiii June 2016 Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Anytime you install a new version of Bluetooth Suite, you need to uninstall any existing version of the Bluetooth Suite. Follow this procedure to uninstall the Bluetooth Suite. 1. Make sure the Bluetooth dongle is removed from any system USB 2. Choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Uninstall Bluetooth Suite. The system prepares for uninstallation. A screen is briefly displayed that shows that it is ready to uninstall the program. You will see another screen that prompts you to completely remove the application and all of its features. See Figure 2-10. port. Figure 2-10. Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation Prompt 3. Click Yes. You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being removed followed by another screen showing Uninstall Complete. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11. Finishing Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation 4. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. 5. Click Finish. The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxv June 2016 Connecting to an HID Device This chapter describes how to connect the Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Device) such as a mouse. Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:

A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle) Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Double click on the Launch Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or 2. Put your mouse in searchable (pairing mode) by doing the launch it from start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays theBluetooth Suite start-up screen. See Figure 4-1. following:

a. Turn On the mouse by pressing down its power On/Off button. Refer to the mouse documentation on how to do it. b. Press the connect button on the mouse to put it in pairing

(discoverable) mode. Refer to the mouse documentation for additional information. 3. Right mouse click on the Bluetooth Suite Tray, and choose My Bluetooth Place option. It displays all the peripheral devices in the right panel of the screen indicating that these devices are in range and available to be connected. It also shows the device name, address, type and status (in range, paired, or connected). Figure 4-1. Bluetooth Places Screen 4. Make sure the device that you wish to pair or connect is powered up and in discoverable mode. If it is in range and has previously been paired, turning on the device will automatically pair it. Bluetooth Pairing Passcode screen. See Figure 4-2. 5. Right click on the mouse and choose Pair. It displays the Figure 4-2. Entering Bluetooth Pairing Passcode 6. Enter a passcode to pair with the remote device and click OK. NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your mouse to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it. 7. Highlight the mouse device under Peripheral Devices in the left panel and choose Service Discovery. Highlight the device. Using your laptop pointing device, right click on the Human Interface Device service and choose the Connect option to connect to the mouse. Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse 8. Right click the Connect button. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxvii June 2016 9. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in connectable mode. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode 10. Click OK. You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HID device. As soon as the installation is complete, the screen disappears. Its service status of the HID changes from Disconnected to Connected. Your mouse is now connected and ready to use. You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse. Connecting to a Sync Device This chapter describes how to connect a Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth device that supports Synchronization profile. The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Setup Requirements Launching the Synchronization Process Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:

A laptop system running Windows XP with Bluetooth Suite Bluetooth USB Adapter A Bluetooth device such as an e-mail tool and calendar that supports sync profile Launching the Synchronization Process 1. Launch the Bluetooth Suite. 2. Choose My Bluetooth Place from the Bluetooth tray on your desktop. It displays the My Bluetooth Place start-up screen. 3. Right mouse click the blank panel and choose Device Discovery option. See Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1. Bluetooth Suite Discovery Screen 4. Highlight the device that you wish to sync with and pair it. See Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2. Pairing the Device for Syncing 5. Right mouse click on the desired bluetooth device and select the Pair option. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxix June 2016 6. Enter the pairing code (0000) to pair it and click OK. See Figure 10-3. Figure 10-3. Bluetooth Devices Pairing 7. You will see the passcode prompt. Enter the passcode (default is 0000) for the selected device and click OK. NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your device to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it. 8. Right click the SYNC icon on My Bluetooth Place under the specified device screen and choose Synchronization option. See Figure 10-4. Figure 10-4. Bluetooth Synchronization It displays the Sync screen which allows you to specify sync parameters for both client and server. See Figure 10-5. Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 9. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xli Advanced Status Information Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen. Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Shows whether server based authentication is used. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode. Message Integrity Check Configure the authentication mode on the General tab. Shows whether MIC is enabled. MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is Associated AP IP Address Associated AP MAC Address associated to. Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab. Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW. Current Signal Strength Shows the current signal strength in dBm. Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm. Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours, the display shows in days:hours:minutes:seconds. 802.11b Preamble Displays the 802.11b preamble format. Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab. Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps. Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps. Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Frequency Displays frequency the station is using. Channel Set Shows the current channel set. Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xliii June 2016 The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-

user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains FCC ID: PPD-ARS263. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation des appareils portables) Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-

Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Le produit est sr pour un fonctionnement tel que dcrit dans ce manuel. La rduction aux expositions RF peut tre augmente si l'appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est rgl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, For all products market in Canada, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. Cet appareil est conu uniquement pour les intgrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:

(Pour utilisation de dispositif module) Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xlv 1) L'antenne doit tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respecte entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et 2) Le module metteur peut ne pas tre complant avec un autre metteur ou antenne, 3) Pour tous les produits vendus au Canada, OEM doit limiter les frquences de fonctionnement CH1 CH11 pour bandes de frquences 2.4G grce aux outils de microprogrammation fournis. OEM ne doit pas fournir d'outil ou d'informations l'utilisateur final en ce qui concerne le changement de rglementation de domaine. Tant que les 3 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplmentaires sur l'metteur ne seront pas ncessaires. Toutefois, l'intgrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformit supplmentaires requis pour ce module install. IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization. NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Dans le cas o ces conditions ne peuvent tre satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre metteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considr comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas tre utilis sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intgrateur OEM sera charg de rvaluer le produit final (y compris l'metteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains IC: 4104A-ARS263. Plaque signaltique du produit final Ce module metteur est autoris uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif o l'antenne peut tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut tre maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit tre tiquet dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4104A-ARS263". Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Manuel d'information l'utilisateur final L'intgrateur OEM doit tre conscient de ne pas fournir des informations l'utilisateur final quant la faon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intgre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations rglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqu ThedeviceslistedbelowhavebeenoriginallyapprovedunderFCCrulepart15.247.Basedon theimplementationoftherulechangesfromdocket1349thesedevicescannolongerbe manufactured,sold,importedorplacedintooperationafterJune2,2016.Afterthisdatethese devicesmustcomplywiththenewrulechangesprovidedindocket1349.The MemorandumofOpinionandOrderissuedonMarch6allowsforthesedevicestobe updatedfrom15.247tocompliancewithnewrules15.407(b)(4)(ii)solongasthereareno hardwarechangesorchangestooutputpower.Devicesapprovedunder15.407(b)(4)(ii)may besolduntilMarch2,2020.Thefollowingdevicesapprovedunder15.407(b)(4)(ii)maybe marketed,soldandimporteduntilMarch2,2020.Afterthisdatethesedevicesmustcomply withtheemissionlimitsof15.407. XXXXXXXXXX 5.25-5.35 (GHz) Japan Telecom Certification JATE Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xlvii June 2016