Using The Wireless Controls; Using The Wireless Key; Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only) - HP Notebook PC User Manual

Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
● Wireless key or wireless button (referred to in this guide as the wireless key)
●
Wireless Assistant software (select models only)
●
Operating system controls

Using the wireless key

The computer has a wireless key, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless light, All of the wireless
devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (white) when you turn
on the computer.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of individual
devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light is amber, all
wireless devices are off.
Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless key to turn on or turn
off the wireless devices simultaneously. Individual wireless devices can be controlled through Wireless
Assistant software (select models only) or through Computer Setup.
NOTE: If the wireless devices are disabled by Computer Setup, the wireless key will not work until you
reenable your devices.

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is
disabled by Computer Setup, it must be reenabled by Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off
using Wireless Assistant.
NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to a
network or a Bluetooth-enabled device.
To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Show hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of the
notification area, and position the cursor over the wireless icon.
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Wired network Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, all network
(disabled/ devices or all wireless devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel, and
disconnected) no network devices are connected to a wired network.
Network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more
network devices are connected to a wireless network, and one or more
network devices may be connected to a wired network.
Network Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and wireless
(disconnected) connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wired
or wireless network.
Network (disabled/ Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, no wireless
disconnected) connections are available or all wireless network devices are disabled by
the wireless button or Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are
connected to a wired network.