Lenovo 32605TS Laptop User Manual


 
Access Connections gauge
On the Windows 7 operating system, the Access Connections gauge in the Windows notication area
displays the status and signal strength of your wireless connection.
You can nd more detailed information about the status and signal strength of your wireless connection
by opening the Access Connections program or by right-clicking the Access Connections gauge in the
Windows notication area and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection.
Access Connections gauge states: wireless LAN
Power to the wireless radio is off or no signal.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is poor. To
improve the signal strength, move your computer closer to the wireless access point.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection
is marginal.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is
excellent.
Access Connections gauge states: wireless WAN
No signal
Signal level 1
Signal level 2
Signal level 3
Note: For more information about the Access Connections Gauge, see the Access Connections help
information system.
Access Connections status icon
The Access Connections status icon displays general connection status.
Note: To display the Access Connections status icon, click Show hidden icons on the taskbar. To add
the icons to the taskbar permanently, click Customize and proceed to customize the settings. For more
information about the icons, see the Access Connections help information system.
Access Connections status icon states
No location prole is active or none exists.
Current location prole is disconnected.
Current location prole is connected.
Access Connections wireless status icon
The Access Connections wireless status icon displays the status and signal strength of your wireless
connection.
You can nd more detailed information about the status and signal strength of your wireless connection
either by opening the Access Connections program or by double-clicking the Access Connections wireless
status icon in the Windows notication area.
Wireless status icon states: wireless LAN
Power to the wireless radio is off.
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