Creating a wireless connection
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
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.
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