Owner's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-23
Turning On/Off the WLAN Radio
NOTE: The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate
wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember
to turn off wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane.
To turn on the WLAN radio:
1. Make sure that the RF switch is at the ON position. (Open the cover to
access the switch.)
2. To turn on the WLAN radio, press Fn+F1 or click the WLAN button in the
Quick Bar as shown below (an X over the button means the radio is
currently off.)
NOTE: To open the Quick Bar, press the P2 button on your computer or
right-click the Getac Utility icon (
) located on Windows taskbar and
select Quick Bar.
3. Windows Mobility Center has wireless network turned on by default.
The Wireless Network icon
on the taskbar should appear without a
red X. (In case you have previously turned it off in Windows Mobility
Center, be sure to turn it on when using the function the next time.)
To turn off the WLAN radio:
You can turn off the WLAN radio by pressing Fn+F1 or using the Quick Bar.