eMachines M6809 eMachines Wireless Supplement - Page 19

turning the wireless off and

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getting started turning the wireless off and on When you start up your notebook for the first time, the wireless is de-activated. To turn the wireless off and on, use the special F2 function key fi by pressing Fn + F2. To use a special function key, press and hold down the Fn key, press the key with the desired image on it, and then release both keys. Please see your 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide for more information about function keys. By viewing the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray at the bottom of your desktop, you can tell at a glance whether your wireless is turned on or off. the wireless is on: the wireless is off: When might you want to turn off your wireless? ❂ when not using it, to reduce power consumption and extend battery life ❂ when traveling on an airplane, to obey current FAA regulations 22

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getting started
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turning the wireless off and on
When you start up your notebook for the first time, the wireless is de-activated.
To turn the wireless off and on, use the special
F2
function key
by pressing
Fn + F2
.
By viewing the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray at the
bottom of your desktop, you can tell at a glance whether your wireless is turned
on or off.
When might you want to turn off your wireless?
when not using it, to reduce power consumption and extend battery life
when traveling on an airplane, to obey current FAA regulations
To use a special function key, press and hold down the
Fn
key, press the key with the desired image on it, and then
release both keys. Please see your
5000 Series Notebook
User’s Guide
for more information about function keys.
the wireless is on:
the wireless is off: