HP 3111000NR manual Using HP Connection Manager software select models only

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Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only)

Connection Manager allows you to manage your Internet profiles, SMS (Short Message Service) messaging, connection devices and methods, and edit additional settings.

To start Connection Manager:

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

2.Click Connect to turn on the wireless wide area network (WWAN) feature and use HP Mobile Broadband.

NOTE: Connection time varies. After the connection is established, a notification message is displayed in the Connection Manager window.

NOTE: Connection Manager is minimized when first opened. To maximize the Connection Manager window and view more information on connectivity status, click Details.

For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help.

Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device is disabled in Setup Utility, it must be reenabled in Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.

NOTE: Enabling or 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 at the left of the notification area, and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon.

If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to change Wireless Assistant properties:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > HP Wireless Assistant.

2.Click Properties.

3.Select the check box next to Wireless Assistant icon in notification area.

4.Click Apply.

For more information, refer to the Wireless Assistant software Help:

1.Open Wireless Assistant by clicking the wireless icon in Windows Mobility Center.

2.Click the Help button.

Using operating system controls

Some operating systems also offer a way to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection. For example, Windows® Network Connections allows you to set up a connection, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.

To access the Network Connections, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.

For more information, select Start > Help and Support.

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