Identifying Wireless And Network Icons; Using The Wireless Controls; Using The Wireless Button - HP ProBook 6440b User Manual

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Identifying wireless and network icons

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Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:
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Wireless button
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Wireless Assistant software (select models only)
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HP Connection Manager software (select models only)
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Operating system controls

Using the wireless button

The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and two wireless lights. All of the
wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, so the wireless light is on (blue) 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 blue, 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 button 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.
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Name Description
Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on
the computer. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the
computer and indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on.
Wireless Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and
(disconnected) indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.
HP Connection Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create a
Manager connection with an HP Mobile Broadband device (select models only).
Network status Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed and one
(connected) or more network devices are connected to the network.
Network status Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed but no
(disconnected) network devices are connected to the network.