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HP CQ57-315NR Turning wireless devices on or off, Using HP Connection Manager select models only

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Turning wireless devices on or off

Network (disconnected)	Indicates that wireless network devices are not connected to a wireless
	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 Help and Support > 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, an interface for connecting to the Internet using HP Mobile Broadband, 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

●Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband

●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 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.

Creating a wireless connection

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HP CQ57-315NR, CQ57-439WM, CQ57-489CA Turning wireless devices on or off, Using HP Connection Manager select models only

Contents

Reference Guide HP NotebookProduct notice Safety warning notice iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Audio Replacing the battery 9 Setup Utility BIOS and System Diagnostics 8 Maintenance7 Security Exiting Setup Utility BIOS Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility BIOSUpdating the BIOS Determining the BIOS versionPage Finding more information about your new computer 1 IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connection2 Networking select models only Wireless-Refer to Creating a wireless connection on pageUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Using a WLAN select models onlyConnecting to an existing WLAN Setting up a new WLANProtecting your WLAN Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableAdding new locations when traveling Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection 1. Select Start Control Panel 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region1. Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only12 Chapter 2 Networking select models only 3 Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio 1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only Checking audio functions on the computerDisplayPort VideoHDMI Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for HDMI Shutting down the computer 4 Power management2. Select Start Shut down Using 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 1. Select Start Control Panel System and Security Power OptionsFinding battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge time Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsStoring a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is availableDisposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models only5 External 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 deviceUsing optional external devices Handling drives 6 DrivesUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 1. Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound HP 3D DriveGuardIdentifying the installed optical drive select models only Using optical drives select models onlyInserting an optical disc Tray loadSlot load Removing an optical discTray load When the disc tray fails to open normally When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only3. Select the Sharing tab Advanced Sharing 7 Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility BIOS Setting passwords in WindowsAfter you set a user or administrator password, follow these Entering 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 8 MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the sides and coverUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility BIOS 9 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 1. Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a BIOS updateUsing System Diagnostics A Traveling with the computer 58 Appendix A Traveling with the computer If you are traveling internationally, follow these suggestionsB Troubleshooting resources C Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsP passwords