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Turning wireless devices on or off, Using hp connection manager, Using operating system controls – HP Folio 13-2000 Notebook-PC User Manual

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Turning wireless devices on or off

You can use the wireless key or HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn off
wireless devices. Refer to

Using the action keys on page 27

for information on identifying the

location of the wireless key on your computer.

To turn off wireless devices using HP Connection Manager:

Right-click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, and then click the power button next to the desired device.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager, and then
click the power button next to the desired device.

Using HP Connection Manager

HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices. HP
Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:

Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi)

Bluetooth®

HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status and power
status. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.

To open HP Connection Manager:

Click the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager.

For more information, refer to the HP Connection Manager software Help.

Using operating system controls

The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.

To use operating system controls:

Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

For more information, select Start > Help and Support.

Using a WLAN

A wireless connection connects the computer to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of
other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.

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