User's Manual

When your computer is switched on, if the radio is enabled it is constantly transmitting
signals. In certain situations, such as landing or takeoff of an airplane, the radio signals
may need to be turned off, if not these signals may cause interference. The following
describes how to use your keyboard (if this option is available) and Intel(R) PROSet to
switch the radio on or off.
The radio can be enabled or disabled from your computer keyboard, the task tray
wireless menu option and from Intel(R) PROSet. The current status of the radio is
displayed in the task tray wireless icon and on the General page.
Using the optional hardware radio on/off switch
The radio can enabled or disabled from your keyboard, or from an external hardware
switch if these options are available. Refer to your computer manufacturer for more
information. Intel(R) PROSet displays the current state of the radio on the General page
if one of these option is installed.
Using Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on/off
The radio can be switched on or off from General page in Intel(R) PROSet. The current
state of the radio is displayed in the wireless adapter task tray menu option. The General
page also displays the current state of the radio if the hardware option is installed.
Switching the radio On/Off
Note: When your laptop is switched on, the radio is constantly transmitting signals. In
certain situations, such as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference.
To switch the radio OFF: From the General page; click the Off button next to Switch
Radio On/Off.
● The wireless adapter is not associated with the network when the radio is off.
● Intel(R) PROSet can be used to edit or add profile contents when the radio is off.
To switch the radio ON: From the General page; click the On button next to Switch
Radio On/Off.
When the radio is on, an attempt will be made to associate with the network access point
using the last profile. If the adapter cannot connect to the access point, the Configuration
Service will attempt to find an available network. Refer to
Configuration Service for more
information.