HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Network (disabled/
disconnected)
Indicates that all network devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel.
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/
disconnected)
Indicates that no wireless connections are available.
Windows Vista®
Icon Name Description
Wireless (connected) Indicates that one or more wireless devices are on.
Wireless (disconnected) Indicates that all wireless devices are off.
HP Connection Manager (select models only) Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to
create and manage WWAN connections (select models
only), and monitor the status of WLAN and Bluetooth
connections.
Wireless network connection (connected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are connected to
a network.
Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more WLAN devices are not
connected to a network.
Network status (connected) Connected to the wired network.
Network status (disconnected) Not connected to the wired network.
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