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Question posted by vasanthimandava on September 26th, 2012

How To Turn On Wireless Switch In Compaq 420?

I am using compaq 420 laptop. some how my wireless connectivity is turned off. there is no button for the wireless connection to turn it on in my laptop keybord... how can i turn it on ?

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Answer #1: Posted by rashaprattan on October 19th, 2012 10:56 PM
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Press the Function ( fn ) key & the wireless key on the keyboardof ur laptop and turn it on

Answer #2: Posted by joelsharoff28564 on February 27th, 2013 4:18 AM
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After F12 key there is one more key is for WIFI..

Use FUNCTION key and press WIFI key which is next key to F12..

 

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