I have a new laptop - an ACER 5810TZ-4274 - but I cannot turn off the
wireless. Every other laptop had a switch, but I cannot find one in the
documentation. Since I use Ethernet at home, I don't want wireless
competing unless this causes no negative effects. TIA, Paul

On Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:34:00 -0500, "Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@att.net>
wrote:

>I have a new laptop - an ACER 5810TZ-4274 - but I cannot turn off the
>wireless. Every other laptop had a switch, but I cannot find one in the
>documentation. Since I use Ethernet at home, I don't want wireless
>competing unless this causes no negative effects. TIA, Paul

You see the lamp for the "WLAN active"? What if you try

[notebook-functions]+F1
to [notebook-functions]+F12

Perhaps one of these combinations will work. Another item is how to switch of
the "idiot rubber", i.e. the rectangle input. Or do you have a trackball?
--
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(Das Buch Josua, Kap. 8) *** http://www.reimbibel.de ***
"Sein Kriegsgott sprach zu Josua: * Bereite einen Hinterhalt
'Nun geht es weiter, ist doch klar. * und mach die Leut von Ai kalt.'"

Paul H wrote:
> I have a new laptop - an ACER 5810TZ-4274 - but I cannot turn off the
> wireless. Every other laptop had a switch, but I cannot find one in the
> documentation. Since I use Ethernet at home, I don't want wireless
> competing unless this causes no negative effects. TIA, Paul

See item #10 on page 5 of the quickstart quide. It's the leftmost button
out of the four between the speakers above the keyboard.

--
Adrian C

That is just a light that shows wireless activity - it cannot be depressed.

"Adrian C" <email@here.invalid> wrote in message
news:7hqfr6F2urad0U1@mid.individual.net...
> Paul H wrote:
>> I have a new laptop - an ACER 5810TZ-4274 - but I cannot turn off the
>> wireless. Every other laptop had a switch, but I cannot find one in the
>> documentation. Since I use Ethernet at home, I don't want wireless
>> competing unless this causes no negative effects. TIA, Paul
>
> See item #10 on page 5 of the quickstart quide. It's the leftmost button
> out of the four between the speakers above the keyboard.
>
> --
> Adrian C

Paul H wrote:

> I have a new laptop - an ACER 5810TZ-4274 - but I cannot turn off the
> wireless. Every other laptop had a switch, but I cannot find one in the
> documentation. Since I use Ethernet at home, I don't want wireless
> competing unless this causes no negative effects. TIA, Paul

There shouldn't be any problem. If you have a wireless access point (such as
a router that has an antenna), then the laptop can be configured to connect
to your network wirelessly, in which case it would be just like any other
computer on the LAN. If you don't have a wireless access on your home
network then the laptop can't connect to your network that way anyway.
__________________________________________________ _____________________________
http://www.lulu.com/billsey

My entire home is wired for Ethernet, so when I'm home, this laptop is
plugged in, unless I decide to wander somewhere in the house or yard, in
which case my encrypted wireless supports me, slower but acceptable.

"Billsey" <none@billsey-christian.net> wrote in message
news:r9idnQPGYJ5xkiXXnZ2dnUVZ_h1i4p2d@earthlink.co m...
> Paul H wrote:
>
>> I have a new laptop - an ACER 5810TZ-4274 - but I cannot turn off the
>> wireless. Every other laptop had a switch, but I cannot find one in the
>> documentation. Since I use Ethernet at home, I don't want wireless
>> competing unless this causes no negative effects. TIA, Paul
>
> There shouldn't be any problem. If you have a wireless access point (such
> as
> a router that has an antenna), then the laptop can be configured to
> connect
> to your network wirelessly, in which case it would be just like any other
> computer on the LAN. If you don't have a wireless access on your home
> network then the laptop can't connect to your network that way anyway.
> __________________________________________________ _____________________________
> http://www.lulu.com/billsey
>

In news:4ab84317$0$23751$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
Paul H typed on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:21:21 -0500:
> My entire home is wired for Ethernet, so when I'm home, this laptop
> is plugged in, unless I decide to wander somewhere in the house or
> yard, in which case my encrypted wireless supports me, slower but
> acceptable.

Yes I would turn it off. Most BIOS you can turn it off there. Next if
that fails, I would disable it under the Device Manager. Although I
don't know if they will kill the power to the wireless, I've never tried
it. Maybe I will try that later. It does work for the built in webcam.
<vbg>

--
Bill
Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
Windows XP SP2

I just want an on-off switch, not disable it. I will only turn it off when
I am at home and plugged into Ethernet - else leave it on in the back yard
or at an internet cafe.

"BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote in message
news:h9aab5$8ge$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> In news:4ab84317$0$23751$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
> Paul H typed on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:21:21 -0500:
>> My entire home is wired for Ethernet, so when I'm home, this laptop
>> is plugged in, unless I decide to wander somewhere in the house or
>> yard, in which case my encrypted wireless supports me, slower but
>> acceptable.
>
> Yes I would turn it off. Most BIOS you can turn it off there. Next if that
> fails, I would disable it under the Device Manager. Although I don't know
> if they will kill the power to the wireless, I've never tried it. Maybe I
> will try that later. It does work for the built in webcam. <vbg>
>
> --
> Bill
> Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
> Windows XP SP2
>

In news:4ab8d9b5$0$23739$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
Paul H typed on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:03:46 -0500:
> I just want an on-off switch, not disable it. I will only turn it
> off when I am at home and plugged into Ethernet - else leave it on in
> the back yard or at an internet cafe.

Yes I understand that. But on the assumption there is no switch, then
what do you want to do? Just leave it on all of the time? Or do you want
to toggle it on and off through software?

--
Bill
Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
Windows XP SP2

I found it. The indicator light above the function keys, while not
appearing to depress, somehow knows when one runs a finger over it, and
toggles the wireless off or on.

"BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote in message
news:h9amqa$3vj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> In news:4ab8d9b5$0$23739$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
> Paul H typed on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:03:46 -0500:
>> I just want an on-off switch, not disable it. I will only turn it
>> off when I am at home and plugged into Ethernet - else leave it on in
>> the back yard or at an internet cafe.
>
> Yes I understand that. But on the assumption there is no switch, then what
> do you want to do? Just leave it on all of the time? Or do you want to
> toggle it on and off through software?
>
> --
> Bill
> Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
> Windows XP SP2
>
>

In news:4abd0679$0$23785$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
Paul H typed on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:05:25 -0500:
> I found it. The indicator light above the function keys, while not
> appearing to depress, somehow knows when one runs a finger over it,
> and toggles the wireless off or on.

Great deal Paul! Great to hear it. <vbg>

--
Bill
Windows 2000 SP4 (5.00.2195)
Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC

Somewhere on teh intarwebs Paul H wrote:
> I found it. The indicator light above the function keys, while not
> appearing to depress, somehow knows when one runs a finger over it,
> and toggles the wireless off or on.

*You* found it?

I assume that you'll be re-replying to Adrian C and apologising for getting
it wrong and thanking him for telling you where the switch was?
--
Shaun.

"Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's
warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchet, 'Jingo'.

If there is a 'd' missing anywhere in my post it's likely due to my laptop's
keyboard 'd' key currently needing to be hit harder than the other keys.

> "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote in message
> news:h9amqa$3vj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> In news:4ab8d9b5$0$23739$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
>> Paul H typed on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:03:46 -0500:
>>> I just want an on-off switch, not disable it. I will only turn it
>>> off when I am at home and plugged into Ethernet - else leave it on
>>> in the back yard or at an internet cafe.
>>
>> Yes I understand that. But on the assumption there is no switch,
>> then what do you want to do? Just leave it on all of the time? Or do
>> you want to toggle it on and off through software?
>>
>> --
>> Bill
>> Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
>> Windows XP SP2

I did appreciate his help, but the document mentions the 4 indicators as a
group, and the right most is for hard disk activity, so does not turn
anything on or off (I hope). None of the indicators depresses. It would be
nice if the book mentioned rubbing, not pressing. Acer documentation sucks.
But the machine is absolutely awesome - better than I could have hoped for.

As for your missing "D", I prefer to use a wireless mouse and keyboard when
at home - that could be a solution for you. I prefer the Gear Head model
KB5500W, frequently on sale at Fry's for $25.00 or so. Google the model
number, then click on "Fry's" - $19.95 just now. A very tiny dongle.
Self-installs flawlessly and instantly, like XP, Vista, and Win 7 are ready
for it. (I have 3) The mouse is a little large.

"~misfit~" <sore_n_happy******.com.au> wrote in message
news:h9joei$sn7$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Somewhere on teh intarwebs Paul H wrote:
>> I found it. The indicator light above the function keys, while not
>> appearing to depress, somehow knows when one runs a finger over it,
>> and toggles the wireless off or on.
>
> *You* found it?
>
> I assume that you'll be re-replying to Adrian C and apologising for
> getting it wrong and thanking him for telling you where the switch was?
> --
> Shaun.
>
> "Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's
> warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchet, 'Jingo'.
>
> If there is a 'd' missing anywhere in my post it's likely due to my
> laptop's keyboard 'd' key currently needing to be hit harder than the
> other keys.
>
>> "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote in message
>> news:h9amqa$3vj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> In news:4ab8d9b5$0$23739$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
>>> Paul H typed on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:03:46 -0500:
>>>> I just want an on-off switch, not disable it. I will only turn it
>>>> off when I am at home and plugged into Ethernet - else leave it on
>>>> in the back yard or at an internet cafe.
>>>
>>> Yes I understand that. But on the assumption there is no switch,
>>> then what do you want to do? Just leave it on all of the time? Or do
>>> you want to toggle it on and off through software?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Bill
>>> Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
>>> Windows XP SP2
>
>
>

Somewhere on teh intarwebs Paul H wrote:
> I did appreciate his help, but the document mentions the 4 indicators
> as a group, and the right most is for hard disk activity, so does not
> turn anything on or off (I hope). None of the indicators depresses. It
> would be nice if the book mentioned rubbing, not pressing.

It's a touch-sensitive switch. Obviously there's no need for the area above
the HDD LED to be a switch....

> Acer
> documentation sucks. But the machine is absolutely awesome - better
> than I could have hoped for.

Good to hear.

> As for your missing "D", I prefer to use a wireless mouse and
> keyboard when at home - that could be a solution for you.

Yeah. My 'D' isn't missing as much as I think there is/was some crap under
it. (I've vacuumed it and tickled under it with an artist's brush..). I have
a ThinkPad T60 with one of the best keyboards in the world, I'd have to
spend a fortune to buy an external one that perfoms anywhere near as well or
is as nice to use.

Heh! Look at that! my 'D' seems to be fixed, (this is my first writing since
I cleaned it) I must edit my sig.

> I prefer
> the Gear Head model KB5500W, frequently on sale at Fry's for $25.00
> or so. Google the model number, then click on "Fry's" - $19.95 just
> now.

I'm one of the billions of people who don't live in the USA so deals at
Fry's are no good to me, but I thank you for letting me know. ;-)

> A very tiny dongle. Self-installs flawlessly and instantly,
> like XP, Vista, and Win 7 are ready for it. (I have 3) The mouse is
> a little large.

I just use a MS basic wired optical mouse. I've tried a few wireless ones
(MS and Logitech) but find them to be not as accurate as a wired mouse for
1/4 the price. My display is 15", 1400x1050 pixels and a mouse that isn't
pixel-perfect can be very annoying.

Cheers,
--
Shaun.

"Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's
warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchet, 'Jingo'.

> "~misfit~" <sore_n_happy******.com.au> wrote in message
> news:h9joei$sn7$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Somewhere on teh intarwebs Paul H wrote:
>>> I found it. The indicator light above the function keys, while not
>>> appearing to depress, somehow knows when one runs a finger over it,
>>> and toggles the wireless off or on.
>>
>> *You* found it?
>>
>> I assume that you'll be re-replying to Adrian C and apologising for
>> getting it wrong and thanking him for telling you where the switch
>> was? --
>> Shaun.
>>
>> "Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him
>> and he's warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchet, 'Jingo'.
>>
>> If there is a 'd' missing anywhere in my post it's likely due to my
>> laptop's keyboard 'd' key currently needing to be hit harder than the
>> other keys.
>>
>>> "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote in message
>>> news:h9amqa$3vj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>> In news:4ab8d9b5$0$23739$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net ,
>>>> Paul H typed on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:03:46 -0500:
>>>>> I just want an on-off switch, not disable it. I will only turn it
>>>>> off when I am at home and plugged into Ethernet - else leave it on
>>>>> in the back yard or at an internet cafe.
>>>>
>>>> Yes I understand that. But on the assumption there is no switch,
>>>> then what do you want to do? Just leave it on all of the time? Or
>>>> do you want to toggle it on and off through software?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Bill
>>>> Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
>>>> Windows XP SP2

~misfit~ wrote:
> Somewhere on teh intarwebs Paul H wrote:
>> I found it. The indicator light above the function keys, while not
>> appearing to depress, somehow knows when one runs a finger over it,
>> and toggles the wireless off or on.
>
> *You* found it?
>
> I assume that you'll be re-replying to Adrian C and apologising for getting
> it wrong and thanking him for telling you where the switch was?

Nah, don't worry about it :-)

I merely picked up the online manual (and like hundreds of other usenet
'experts' in training) just read out the printed stuff. I don't have
that machine in front of me, but one day if I do I will have had the
heads up. So it's also me that's grateful to the OP for raising the
question.

Yes really. We all learn ;-)

--
Adrian C