This support document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with Windows 8.

Airplane mode is a Windows 8 setting that disables the computer's ability to transmit or receive signals, while still allowing the use of other programs, such as games or music players. Turning on Airplane mode turns off wireless networks, mobile broadband, and Bluetooth connections.

Turning on Airplane mode also makes the battery charge last longer because the computer is not using power to look for networks, connections, or information.

Turning Airplane mode on or off

Use Airplane mode whenever you are going to be a passenger on an airplane, plan on being offline, or if you need to conserve battery power.

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings, and then click Available .
   Figure 1: Settings with Networks icon highlighted

   Image of Available selection in Settings
   The Networks settings menu opens.
2. In the Networks settings menu, turn on Airplane mode by sliding the switch from left to right.
   Wireless networks, mobile broadband, and Bluetooth connections are now disabled.
   Figure 2: Airplane mode switch set to on

   Image of Airplane mode switch in the On position
3. To verify that Airplane mode is on, press Windows + I to open Settings, and then look for the Airplane mode icon.
   Figure 3: Airplane mode icon

   Image of Airplane mode icon in Windows settings
4. To turn Airplane mode off, press Windows + I to open Settings, and then click the Airplane mode icon.
5. Move the Airplane mode slider from right to left.
   A list of available network wireless connections opens.
   Figure 4: Airplane mode switch set to off

   Image of Airplane mode switch in Off position with list of available network connections
6. Press the esc key to close Networks settings.