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 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).
Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices on or off
A wireless device can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. If a wireless device is disabled in
Computer Setup, it must be reenabled in Computer Setup before it can be turned on or off using Wireless
Assistant.
NOTE: Enabling and 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 or triangle at the
left of the notification area, and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon.
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To open Wireless Assistant, double-click the wireless icon in the notification area.
If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps:
Windows 7
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center.
2. Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is located in the bottom row of Windows
Mobility Center.
3. Click Properties.
4. Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in notification area.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click Close.
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