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 by the Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by the 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, position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

NOTE: To display the Wireless icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.

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 > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center.

2.Click the wireless icon in the Wireless Assistant tile, which is located in the bottom-left corner of Windows® Mobility Center.

3.Click Properties.

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

5.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 Wireless Assistant software (select models only)

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