HP 14-3010nr Turning wireless devices on or off, Using HP Connection Manager select models only

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Network (connected)	Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network.

Network (disconnected)	Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network.

Network (disabled/	Indicates that no wireless connections are available.
disconnected)

Turning wireless devices on or off

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

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.

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 > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power button next to the desired device.

Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)

HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, and an interface for sending and receiving SMS (text) messages. 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, power status, SIM details, and SMS messages. 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 taskbar.

– or –

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Connection Manager.

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

Creating a wireless connection

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Using System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Roaming to another networkUsing a modem select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelect Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort VideoHdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using HP Power Manager select models onlyCustomizing power plans Finding battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeIdentifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Using external AC powerUsing a factory-sealed battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a 1394 device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA deviceExternal cards and devices Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlySecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the Imagepad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys