Network (disconnected) Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network.
Network (disabled/
disconnected)
Indicates that no wireless connections are available.
Windows XP
Icon Name Description
HP Connection Manager Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create
a connection with an HP Mobile Broadband Module (select
models only).
Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are off.
Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to
a network.
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are not connected
to a network.
Network status (connected) Connected to the wired network.
Network status (disconnected) Not connected to the wired network.
Turning wireless devices on or off
Using the wireless button
NOTE: A computer may have a wireless button, a wireless switch, or a wireless action key on the
keyboard. The term wireless button is used throughout this guide to refer to all types of wireless controls.
Refer to the Getting Started guide for information on identifying the location of the wireless button on
your computer.
You can use the wireless button to simultaneously turn on or turn off the wireless network controller and
Bluetooth device. These devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant (select models only).
Creating a wireless connection 3