HP 3111000NR manual Identifying wireless and network status icons, Using the wireless controls

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Identifying wireless and network status icons

Icon	Name	Description

	Wireless (connected)	Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless
		function key 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 (disconnected)	Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and
		indicates that all of the wireless devices are off.

	Wireless network connection (connected)	Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are connected
		to the network.

	Wireless network connection (disconnected)	Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not
		connected to a network.

	Network status (connected)	Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and
		one or more LAN devices are connected to the network.

	Network status (disconnected)	Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but
		no LAN devices are connected to the network.

Using the wireless controls

You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features:

●Wireless button or wireless switch

●HP Connection Manager software (select models only)

●Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

●Operating system controls

Using the wireless button

The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on the model. 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 off, all wireless devices are off.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when 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).

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Software updates Top components Hardware featuresIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLights Component DescriptionPanel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot create a Wlan connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailableCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Page Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby Function HotkeyIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageDecreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockIncreasing speaker volume Decreasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Wlan